Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 812 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Raoul to near Banks Crossing to near Commerce, and moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Jefferson, Commerce, Homer, Lula, Maysville, Clermont, Gillsville, Apple Valley, and Banks Crossing.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Hall; Banks; Jackson; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA