Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 10:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 7:29pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1029 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Upatoi, or 12 miles
southwest of Talbotton, moving northeast at 15 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...
Buena Vista, Butler, Hamilton, Talbotton, Cusseta, Manchester,
Richland, Waverly Hall, Woodland, Junction City, Geneva, North Fort
Benning, Upatoi, Bibb City, Putnam, Brantley, Seminole, Shiloh, Green
Island Hills, and Juniper.
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:
Meriwether; Harris; Talbot; Taylor; Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley; Stewart; Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov