Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 717 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or 7 miles south of Monroe, moving southwest at 20 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,...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**
At 717 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or 7 miles south of Monroe, moving southwest at 20 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... Conyers, Covington, Madison, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Walnut Grove, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield, Shady Dale, Jersey, Georgia International Horse Park, Almon, Starrsville, Brick Store, Farrar, and Gum Creek.
**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 20, 2026 7:17 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 8:00 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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