Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 454 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jersey, or 7 miles
north of Covington, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Covington, Social Circle, Oxford, Walnut Grove, Rutledge, Jersey,
Herndonville, Ebenezer, Gum Creek, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Brick
Store, and Youth.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Walton; Newton; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov