Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 11:58am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rayle, or 8 miles west
of Washington, moving south at 10 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...
Washington, Rayle, Ficklin, Newtown, Lundberg, Celeste, Lyneville,
Philomath, Sandy Cross, and Carters Grove.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Oglethorpe; Wilkes; Taliaferro
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: