Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 15:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Franklin, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea 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... Franklin, Waresville, Glenn, and Texas.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for west central Georgia.
Area Description: 
Heard; Troup
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA