Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnco-Sargent, or near Newnan, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Newnan, East Newnan, Plant Yates, Arnco-Sargent, Handy, and Powers Crossroads.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Coweta
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA