Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 5 at 6:29PM EDT until August 5 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 5, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
August 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
SVRFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
East central Henry County in north central Georgia...
Southwestern Newton County in north central Georgia...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 629 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rocky Plains,
or 10 miles southwest of Covington, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Covington, Porterdale, and Rocky Plains.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Area Description:
Henry, GA; Newton, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov