Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/21/2026 12:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 333 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lizella to near Irwinton to Scott, and moving northeast at 35 MPH. HAZARD...Up to 40 MPH wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Macon, Milledgeville, Dublin, Sandersville, Gray, Louisville, Wrightsville, Jeffersonville, Irwinton, Byron, East Dublin, Wadley, Gordon, Davisboro, Tennille, Ivey, McIntyre, Harrison, Toomsboro, and Bartow.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Hancock; Jones; Baldwin; Washington; Jefferson; Bibb; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Johnson; Peach; Houston; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA