Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/27/2026 16:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 27, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 744 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ailey, or near Mount Vernon, moving southeast 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... Mount Vernon, Vidalia, Glenwood, Uvalda, Ailey, Higgston, Alston, Tarrytown, Center, Toombs Central, McNatt Falls, Kibbee, South Thompson, Rock Springs, Cedar Crossing, and Charlotteville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA