Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 17:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 828 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Gillsville, or 7 miles west of Homer, moving west at 20 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... Gainesville, Homer, Lula, Maysville, Gillsville, and Talmo.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Hall; Banks; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA