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
Sender: