Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 2:04pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Digbey, or 12 miles
west of Griffin, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Griffin, Fayetteville, Zebulon, Peachtree City, Hampton,
Tyrone, Lovejoy, Senoia, Luthersville, Brooks, Williamson,
Sharpsburg, Turin, Haralson, Woolsey, Sunny Side, Concord, Starrs
Mill, and Hilltop.
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:
Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Meriwether; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov