Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/02/2026 17:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 2 at 8:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 2, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires: 
June 2, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 820 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Baughville, or 7 miles southwest of Talbotton, moving south at 25 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... Talbotton, Geneva, Upatoi, Box Springs, Marion Estates, Juniper, Eelbeck/West Fort Benning, Baughville, and Oakland.
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: 
Talbot; Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov