Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sunnyside, or near
Thomaston, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Thomaston, Yatesville, Culloden, Sunset Village, Lincoln Park, The
Rock, Atwater, Redbone Crossroads, Sprewell Bluff State Park, Crest,
Logtown, Sunnyside, Salem, Hannahs Mill, and Carsonville.
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:
Pike; Upson; Monroe; Talbot; Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov