Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 11:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 8:32pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1132 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Luella to Rocky Mount to Rock Mills, and moving south
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...40 mph wind 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...
LaGrange, Griffin, McDonough, Barnesville, Zebulon, Greenville,
Hampton, Locust Grove, Manchester, West Point, Senoia, Hogansville,
Grantville, Pine Mountain, Woodbury, Luthersville, Milner, Brooks,
Warm Springs, and Molena.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Heard; Coweta; Fayette; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Troup; Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov