{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.266c988b7d65c2bcd95c1c70d4fcd13fa057ccd1.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.266c988b7d65c2bcd95c1c70d4fcd13fa057ccd1.001.1","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":149,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Emanuel; Montgomery; Toombs\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-20T18:42:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-20T18:42:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-20T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 641 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ohoopee, or near Lyons,\nmoving north at 25 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...\nLyons, Vidalia, Oak Park, Santa Claus, South Thompson, Center, Toombs\nCentral, Ohoopee, New Branch, Ponderosa, Johnson Corner, and\nNormantown.\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."}