Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:26AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 11:26pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 226 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Winston, or near
Douglasville, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Douglasville, Villa Rica, Hiram, Winston, Lake Val-Do-Mar,
Brownsville, New Georgia, Chapel Hill, Bill Arp, and Fairplay.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Paulding; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov