Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 11:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 2:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 11:48am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 248 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sulpher Springs, or 11 miles south of Trenton, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Center Post, Cooper Heights, and Rising Fawn.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Dade; Walker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov