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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 209 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Flint Hill, or 13 miles northwest of Talbotton, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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, un...

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09/19/2026 · Fortson edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 209 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Flint Hill, or 13 miles northwest of Talbotton, moving south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Manchester, Waverly Hall, Warm Springs, Shiloh, Flint Hill, and Pine Mountain Valley.

**What You Should Do:**

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 Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 2:09 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 2:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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