Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 417 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arnco-Sargent, or near
Newnan, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newnan, Peachtree City, Grantville, Moreland, Sharpsburg, Turin, East
Newnan, Plant Yates, Arnco-Sargent, Handy, Dunaway Gardens, Roscoe,
Thomas Crossroads, and Madras.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Coweta
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov