Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 06:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 9:16AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 6:16am
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 915 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Oakwood, or near Gainesville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Gainesville, Jefferson, Commerce, Homer, Buford, Braselton, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, Maysville, Arcade, Nicholson, Pendergrass, Gillsville, Talmo, Rest Haven, Candler, Murrayville, Road Atlanta-Lanier Speedway, and Hollingsworth.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Dawson; Forsyth; Hall; Banks; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov