Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 304 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cooper Heights, or 7 miles northwest of Lafayette, moving northwest at 5 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... Cloudland Canyon State Park and Cooper Heights.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Dade; Walker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA