Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 14:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 556 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jordan, or 10 miles south of Mount Vernon, moving southeast at 30 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... Mount Vernon, Lumber City, Glenwood, Uvalda, Alston, Towns, Spring Hill, Jordan, and Charlotteville.
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: 
Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov