Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 14:04

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