{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.088f068451f8d1f87e3cc59d849ec52aad1d793b.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.088f068451f8d1f87e3cc59d849ec52aad1d793b.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Peachtree City GA"},"word_count":168,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 6:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Carroll; Heard; Coweta; Troup; Meriwether\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-12T18:51:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-12T18:51:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-12T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 650 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line\nextending from near Napoleon to near Franklin to Harrisonville, and\nmoving northeast at 15 mph.\n\nHAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and\nheavy rain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of\nlight, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary\nstreet flooding especially in poor drainage areas.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nLaGrange, Franklin, Hogansville, Grantville, Luthersville, Ephesus,\nCentralhatchee, Moreland, Roopville, Lone Oak, Corinth, Rocky Mount,\nSaint Marks, Powers Crossroads, Roosterville, Handy, Alvaton,\nFrolona, Texas, and Plant Wansley.\n\n## Instructions\nPeople outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear\nthunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists\nshould slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to\nhydroplaning."}