Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 4:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 1:03pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Plant Wansley, or 10
miles southeast of Carrollton, moving southeast at 20 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...
Newnan, Grantville, Luthersville, Whitesburg, Moreland, Sharpsburg,
Turin, East Newnan, Plant Yates, Arnco-Sargent, Powers Crossroads,
Handy, Clem, Lowell, Plant Wansley, Thomas Crossroads, Madras, and
Dunaway Gardens.
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:
Carroll; Heard; Coweta; Meriwether
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov