Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 15:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 645 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over New Georgia, or near Dallas, moving west at 10 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... Douglasville, Dallas, Buchanan, Villa Rica, Temple, Hiram, Yorkville, Draketown, Lake Val-Do-Mar, Eubank Lake, Brownsville, and New Georgia.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Polk; Paulding; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA