Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 10:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 1:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 109 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Hicks, or 9 miles southwest of Fort Valley, moving east at 20 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... Perry, Fort Valley, Marshallville, Reynolds, Saint Louis, Nakomis, Lee Pope, Garden Valley, Winchester, Hicks, Potterville, and Miami Valley.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Taylor; Crawford; Macon; Peach; Houston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA