Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 15:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:21pm
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 621 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated strong winds ahead of a thunderstorm near East Newnan, or near Newnan, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind preceding rain or lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Strong winds will occur before any rain or lightning. Do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover. Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Newnan, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Tyrone, Senoia, Hogansville, Grantville, Luthersville, Whitesburg, Brooks, Moreland, Sharpsburg, Turin, Haralson, Woolsey, Lone Oak, East Newnan, Corinth, Plant Yates, and Starrs Mill.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
Area Description: 
Carroll; Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Troup; Meriwether
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov