Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 451 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tallapoosa, or 7 miles west of Buchanan, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of ligh...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**
At 451 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tallapoosa, or 7 miles west of Buchanan, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Tallapoosa.
**What You Should Do:**
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA
- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 4:51 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 5:15 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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