Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 17 at 4:43PM EDT until July 17 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
SVRFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
South central Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
East central Henry County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Butts County in central Georgia...
Southwestern Newton County in north central Georgia...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 443 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rocky Plains,
or 11 miles southwest of Covington, and is nearly stationary.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Fincherville, Ola, Oak Hill, Worthville, Magnet, and Rocky Plains.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Area Description:
Butts, GA; Henry, GA; Newton, GA; Rockdale, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: