Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 16:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 713 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Farrar, or 11 miles north of Monticello, moving southwest at 20 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... Monticello, Newborn, Shady Dale, Calvin, Farrar, Eudora, and Godfrey.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Morgan; Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov