Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 2:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 211 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk, or 10 miles west of Cordele, moving southeast at 5
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...
Cordele, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk, and Raines.
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:
Crisp
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov