Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/20/2026 13:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires: 
July 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 427 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Preston to near Tremont to near Workmore, and moving north at 25 MPH. HAZARD...40 to 50 MPH wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Americus, Perry, Cordele, McRae, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Abbeville, Buena Vista, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Preston, Unadilla, Montezuma, Helena, Chester, Richland, Marshallville, and Rochelle.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Taylor; Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley; Macon; Peach; Houston; Bleckley; Laurens; Stewart; Webster; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA