Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:08PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 708 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairplay, or 11 miles
southwest of Douglasville, moving south at 10 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...
Douglasville, Villa Rica, Whitesburg, Byers Crossroads, Winston,
Hannah, Bill Arp, Seaton Lake, Fairplay, and Treasure Lake.
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:
Carroll; Douglas; South Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov