{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.2a6788b83db41a05b9bb95ac8ccbd7e63f31f347.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.2a6788b83db41a05b9bb95ac8ccbd7e63f31f347.001.1","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":146,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 6:50PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Butts; Jasper; Lamar; Monroe; Jones\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-16T18:50:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-16T18:50:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-16T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 650 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blount, or 8 miles\nsouth of Jackson, moving southeast at 20 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Up to 40 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...\nForsyth, High Falls State Park, Blount, Berner, Collier, Juliette,\nand Johnstonville.\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."}