Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/29/2026 12:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 29 at 3:35PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 29, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires: 
July 29, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 335 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shellman, or 9 miles north of Morgan, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Morgan, Albany, Edison, Shellman, Leary, Walker, Pachitla, Lockett Crossing, Carnegie, Moye, Herod, Holt, Ducker, Cordrays Mill, Clarks Mill, Fountain Bridge, Goffs Mill, Shivers Mill, Aycock Mill, and Bermuda.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southwestern Georgia.
Area Description: 
Randolph; Calhoun; Terrell; Dougherty; Baker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov