Georgia Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/19/2026 11:12

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 19 at 2:12PM EDT until July 19 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 11:12am
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
SVRFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Oconee County in northeastern Georgia... Southeastern Clarke County in northeastern Georgia... Western Oglethorpe County in northeastern Georgia... * Until 300 PM EDT. * At 212 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Barnett Shoals, or 7 miles southeast of Athens, moving east at 10 mph. 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... Lexington, Winterville, Crawford, Arnoldsville, Maxeys, Whitehall, Athens-Clarke County, Stephens, Dunlap, Hutchings, and Barnett Shoals.
Instruction: 
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Stay away from windows. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City. 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: 
Clarke, GA; Oconee, GA; Oglethorpe, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA