Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 15:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 646 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Penfield, or near Greensboro. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Greensboro, Union Point, Woodville, Maxeys, Carey, Penfield, and Wrayswood.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Oglethorpe; Greene
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov