Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/29/2026 16:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 713 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Meriwether to near Tuckers Crossroad, and moving southwest at 30 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... Milledgeville, Dublin, Jeffersonville, Irwinton, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Dudley, Toomsboro, Oconee, Midway-Hardwick, Coopers, Underwood, Allenwood, Pancras, Nicklesville, Scottsboro, Dry Branch, Harlow, and Myricks Mill.
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: 
Hancock; Jones; Baldwin; Washington; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Johnson; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA