Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 05:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 8:59AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:59am
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 859 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Seaton Lake, or 8 miles southeast of Carrollton, moving southeast at 15 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... Newnan, Carrollton, Whitesburg, East Newnan, Plant Yates, Byers Crossroads, Arnco-Sargent, Powers Crossroads, Seaton Lake, Handy, Dunaway Gardens, Clem, Lowell, Roscoe, and Madras.
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: 
Carroll; Coweta
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA