{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.e3e15028726863a5f451ff930e06570f34dfb909.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-19","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.e3e15028726863a5f451ff930e06570f34dfb909.001.1","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":138,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Forsyth\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-07-19T18:57:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-19T18:57:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-19T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 657 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Matt, or near Cumming,\nmoving east at 20 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...\nCumming, Matt, Drew, Chestatee, Oscarville, Ducktown, Coal Mountain,\nand Hightower.\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."}