Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 10 miles
southwest of Covington, moving west 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...
Stewart, Ola, Worthville, Magnet, Fincherville, Oak Hill, 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:
Rockdale; Newton; Henry; Butts
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: