Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 15:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sparta, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Sparta, Linton, Devereux, and Beulah.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Hancock
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA