Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:26PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:26pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 326 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mansfield, or 9 miles southeast of Covington, moving southwest 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... Newborn, Mansfield, Stewart, Eudora, North Alcovy, Starrsville, and Rocky Plains.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Newton; Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA