Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/24/2026 17:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 8:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 833 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mitchell, or near Gibson, moving east 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... Gibson, Wrens, Stapleton, Avera, Mitchell, Edge Hill, Edgehill, Agricola, Beall Springs, Reese, and Bastonville.
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: 
Warren; Glascock; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov