Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/20/2026 16:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 20, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires: 
September 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 717 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or 7 miles south of Monroe, 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... Conyers, Covington, Madison, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Walnut Grove, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield, Shady Dale, Jersey, Georgia International Horse Park, Almon, Starrsville, Brick Store, Farrar, and Gum Creek.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Rockdale; Walton; Newton; Morgan; Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov