Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 13:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 404 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 8 miles east of McDonough, moving west at 15 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... McDonough, Stockbridge, Blacksville, Ola, Flippen, Kelleytown, and Oak Hill.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Newton; Henry
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA