Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Peachtree City GA
AREA: Taylor; Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley; Macon; Peach; Houston; Bleckley; Laurens; Stewart; Webster; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler
SENT: 2026-07-20T16:28:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 427 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Preston to near Tremont to near Workmore, and
moving north at 25 MPH.

HAZARD…40 to 50 MPH wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning, and
heavy rain.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include…
Americus, Perry, Cordele, McRae, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville,
Vienna, Abbeville, Buena Vista, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Preston,
Unadilla, Montezuma, Helena, Chester, Richland, Marshallville, and
Rochelle.

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T17:15:00-04:00