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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 121, NWS Atlanta, GA

June 18, 202611 counties in Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 18, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT for 11 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 46 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 18, 2026, 4:29 PM EDT (20:29 UTC)
Expired
Jun 18, 2026, 5:15 PM EDT
In force
46 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Baldwin County, GA, Emanuel County, GA, Glascock County, GA, Hancock County, GA, Jefferson County, GA, Johnson County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Treutlen County, GA, Warren County, GA, Washington County, GA, Wilkinson County, GA

The radar

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 18, 4:30 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 Ne Rentz, GAPublic reports tree down near the intersection of Highway 117 and Doyle Taylor Road.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 1 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 18, 2:29 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 191 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-06-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1070 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 12:00Z on 2026-06-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1070 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
587 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
118 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

228 
WUUS52 KFFC 182029
SVRFFC
GAC009-107-125-141-163-167-175-283-301-303-319-182115-
/O.NEW.KFFC.SV.W.0121.260618T2029Z-260618T2115Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
429 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Wilkinson County in central Georgia...
  Northeastern Laurens County in central Georgia...
  Northeastern Baldwin County in central Georgia...
  Northwestern Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
  Southern Warren County in east central Georgia...
  Southern Hancock County in east central Georgia...
  Northwestern Treutlen County in east central Georgia...
  Glascock County in east central Georgia...
  Washington County in east central Georgia...
  Johnson County in east central Georgia...
  Jefferson County in east central Georgia...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 429 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from Underwood to near Oconee to near Dublin, moving east
  at 50 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Milledgeville, Dublin, Swainsboro, Sandersville, Louisville,
  Wrightsville, Gibson, East Dublin, Wrens, Wadley, Davisboro, Twin
  City, Tennille, Adrian, Harrison, Stapleton, Bartow, Oconee, Avera,
  and Mitchell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

&&

LAT...LON 3238 8296 3274 8301 3314 8325 3343 8257
      3335 8255 3330 8232 3318 8225 3307 8229
      3293 8227 3284 8232 3280 8221 3281 8217
      3259 8217
TIME...MOT...LOC 2029Z 247DEG 45KT 3313 8316 3277 8294 3248 8290 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$
1 follow-up statement
775 
WWUS52 KFFC 182059
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
459 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAC009-319-182108-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0121.000000T0000Z-260618T2115Z/
Wilkinson GA-Baldwin GA-
459 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WILKINSON AND
NORTHEASTERN BALDWIN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3245 8271 3272 8281 3294 8272 3323 8303
      3343 8257 3335 8255 3330 8232 3318 8225
      3307 8229 3293 8227 3284 8232 3280 8221
      3281 8217 3259 8217
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 247DEG 45KT 3327 8277 3291 8255 3262 8251 

$$

GAC107-125-141-163-167-175-283-301-303-182115-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0121.000000T0000Z-260618T2115Z/
Laurens GA-Emanuel GA-Warren GA-Hancock GA-Treutlen GA-Glascock GA-
Washington GA-Johnson GA-Jefferson GA-
459 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN LAURENS...NORTHWESTERN EMANUEL...SOUTHERN WARREN...
SOUTHEASTERN HANCOCK...NORTHWESTERN TREUTLEN...GLASCOCK...EASTERN
WASHINGTON...JOHNSON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES...

At 458 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Shoals to near Bartow to near Meeks, moving northeast
at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Swainsboro, Sandersville, Louisville, Wrightsville, Gibson, Wrens,
Wadley, Davisboro, Twin City, Adrian, Harrison, Stapleton, Bartow,
Avera, Mitchell, Summertown, Riddleville, Edge Hill, Edgehill, and
Kite.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3245 8271 3272 8281 3294 8272 3323 8303
      3343 8257 3335 8255 3330 8232 3318 8225
      3307 8229 3293 8227 3284 8232 3280 8221
      3281 8217 3259 8217
TIME...MOT...LOC 2058Z 247DEG 45KT 3327 8277 3291 8255 3262 8251 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 18, 2:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday morning until early Saturday morning for portions of central GA and the ATL metro. Widespread rainfall of 2-4" with locally higher amounts of 5" or more are expected.
  • Some severe weather may be possible on Thursday. Primary threats would be damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.
  • A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6pm Thursday to 8am Friday. Strong non-thunderstorm winds gusts in excess of 35 mph combined with heavy rain could lead to some isolated tree falls across the area.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 18, 2:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Afternoon Area Forecast Discussion...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday morning until
    early Saturday morning for portions of central GA and the ATL
    metro. Widespread rainfall of 2-4" with locally higher amounts
    of 5" or more are expected.

  - Some severe weather may be possible on Thursday. Primary
    threats would be damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes.

  - A Wind Advisory is in effect from 6pm Thursday to 8am Friday.
    Strong non-thunderstorm winds gusts in excess of 35 mph
    combined with heavy rain could lead to some isolated tree
    falls across the area.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 257 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur continue to make their way
eastward toward Georgia, pushing abundant tropical moisture over the
state. Ahead of this, a mostly sunny morning has yielded substantial
heating across northern and central GA, providing further
instability (temperatures away from precipitation are in the low
80s to near 90 as of 2 PM EDT). The 18Z upper air observation
shows a surface CAPE of 3620 J/kg. Winds veer with height; WSW
winds at around 40 kts were observed at 850 hPa. The shear in the
lowest km is 23 kts. A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions
of central GA into the Atlanta metro through 11 PM EDT, for the
threat for some brief tornadoes starting over western portions of
the state, near the AL border and spreading northeastward. Some of
the 35-40 kt winds around 850 hPa are likely to mix down through
the evening - gusts to 25-40 mph are possible, including outside
of thunderstorms, this evening into tonight. Significant rainfall
is expected, with heavy rain/deluges at times, resulting in high
rainfall rates and rapid accumulations, which could result in the
quick development of hazardous flooding conditions. Rainfall
amounts on the order of 1-4 inches are anticipated, with locally
higher amounts possible. The combination of significant rainfall
and strong winds enhances the risk of downed trees.

Winds decrease late tonight/early tomorrow morning, becoming west to
northwest at around 10-15 mph. Showers linger into the morning, and
cloudy conditions are likely into midday. Popup thunderstorms are
anticipated tomorrow afternoon - less vigorous activity and less
coverage is expected compared to today.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Saturday morning through next Wednesday)
Issued at 257 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

To begin the period, a cold front will push into the area with
tropical moisture associated with the remnants of TS Arthur pushing
out the area. This cold front is expected to stall Sunday with
increased PoPs likely by Sunday afternoon.

Low end rain chances will be possible each afternoon next week as
ridging builds in to the south. This will promote more humid
conditions across the state, with a summer-like pattern likely next
week. Afternoon convection will be possible each day, with afternoon
rain chances around 30-40 percent. Coverage would not be widespread
but more scattered.

Temperatures are expect to return to average or slightly above
average as high pressure centers itself just south of the state. Max
heat index values will return to the upper 90s to near 100 degrees
for central and southern locations.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 206 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Showers, periods of rain, and thunderstorms are expected for all
TAF sites through the night. Southwest winds prevail outside of TS-
induced winds, with speeds increasing through the afternoon to
around 15-20 kts, with gusts to 25-35 kts. Winds subside after 06Z,
becoming W/NW at around 8-12 kts by around 16Z. Cigs lower through
the evening and night. Aft 00Z, LIFR exp for Atlanta metro sites and
AHN, IFR for MCN & CSG, until around 14-17Z (becmg MVFR). TS are
psbl again tmrw aft 20Z for ATL.

//ATL Confidence...18Z Update...
Medium for timing of TS, medium-high for winds & visibility, high
for cigs & overall TS risk.

CRS

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          69  87  65  87 / 100  10   0   0
Atlanta         71  85  68  86 / 100  30  10  20
Blairsville     65  81  57  82 / 100  10   0   0
Cartersville    70  86  64  86 / 100  30  10  10
Columbus        71  86  71  88 / 100  70  40  60
Gainesville     70  86  64  85 / 100  10   0   0
Macon           70  86  69  88 /  90  50  20  30
Rome            70  86  64  86 /  90  20   0  10
Peachtree City  70  86  66  86 / 100  40  10  30
Vidalia         73  86  72  90 /  80  80  20  40

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch through late Friday night for GAZ020>022-030>035-037-
041>050-052>061-066>074-078>085-089>097-102>109.

Wind Advisory from 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday for
GAZ031>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-089>098-102>113.

&&

SHORT TERM...CRS
LONG TERM....Condry
AVIATION...CRS
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 18, 2:58 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-191900-
Baldwin-Banks-Barrow-Bartow-Bibb-Bleckley-Butts-Carroll-Catoosa-
Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
Crawford-Crisp-Dade-Dawson-DeKalb-Dodge-Dooly-Douglas-Emanuel-
Fannin-Fayette-Floyd-Forsyth-Gilmer-Glascock-Gordon-Greene-
Gwinnett-Hall-Hancock-Haralson-Harris-Heard-Henry-Houston-Jackson-
Jasper-Jefferson-Johnson-Jones-Lamar-Laurens-Lumpkin-Macon-
Madison-Marion-Meriwether-Monroe-Montgomery-Morgan-Murray-
Muscogee-Newton-North Fulton-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Paulding-Peach-
Pickens-Pike-Polk-Pulaski-Putnam-Rockdale-Schley-South Fulton-
Spalding-Stewart-Sumter-Talbot-Taliaferro-Taylor-Telfair-Toombs-
Towns-Treutlen-Troup-Twiggs-Union-Upson-Walker-Walton-Warren-
Washington-Webster-Wheeler-White-Whitfield-Wilcox-Wilkes-
Wilkinson-
258 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of central Georgia and the
Atlanta metro from Thursday morning until early Saturday. Several
rounds of heavy rainfall will be possible this afternoon into
Friday. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2-4" are expected with
locally higher amounts of 5" or more. Flash flooding and some
river flooding will be possible as a result.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for an area extending from southwest
Georgia to as far north as the Atlanta metro until 11 PM EDT this
evening. The most immediate threat for brief tornadoes is across
west Georgia, with the risk expanding north and east through the
evening.

Wind gusts as high as 35 mph tonight could bring down tree limbs
and lead to isolated power outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

The Flood Watch will remain in effect until 2 AM Saturday morning.
With saturated soils from previous rainfall, flash flooding will
remain possible where heavy rain occurs.

Daily thunderstorm chances will continue through most of next
week. A few storms could become strong to severe and bring the
risk for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not requested but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:20 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
320 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ066-067-078-079-089-090-181945-
Chattahoochee GA-Harris GA-Troup GA-Meriwether GA-Talbot GA-
Muscogee GA-
320 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern
Meriwether, Muscogee, northern Chattahoochee, southeastern Troup,
southwestern Talbot and Harris Counties through 345 PM EDT...

At 320 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near River View to Avondale, and moving northeast at
30 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Columbus, Hamilton, Pine Mountain, Waverly Hall, North Fort Benning,
Pine Mountain-Callaway Gardens, Bibb City, Upatoi, Ellerslie, Laurel
Hills, Green Island Hills, Vista Terrace, Cataula, Columbus
Metropolitan Airport, Rose Hill, Mountain Hill, Benning Hills,
Avondale, Benning Park, and Big Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3277 8512 3279 8514 3304 8491 3254 8460
      3253 8463 3252 8464 3236 8498 3238 8497
      3239 8499 3239 8497 3244 8497 3245 8500
      3252 8500 3258 8507 3263 8508 3264 8511
      3266 8509 3269 8512 3274 8511 3276 8514
TIME...MOT...LOC 1920Z 227DEG 26KT 3276 8511 3244 8497

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
327 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ047>049-059-182000-
Morgan GA-Walton GA-Jasper GA-Newton GA-
327 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Morgan,
southeastern Walton, northwestern Jasper and eastern Newton Counties
through 400 PM EDT...

At 327 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near North Alcovy, or 9
miles south of Covington, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind 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...
Covington, Madison, Social Circle, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield,
Jersey, Stewart, Starrsville, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Brick
Store, Herndonville, Eudora, North Alcovy, and Farrar.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3338 8381 3348 8391 3380 8379 3359 8343
TIME...MOT...LOC 1927Z 226DEG 21KT 3348 8379

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:42 PM EDT, 47 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
342 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ004>008-182030-
Gilmer GA-Whitfield GA-Union GA-Murray GA-Fannin GA-
342 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northwestern Gilmer,
Murray, northeastern Whitfield, northwestern Union and Fannin
Counties through 430 PM EDT...

At 342 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Dalton to near Tails Creek, and moving northeast
at 40 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...
Dalton, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill,
Cohutta, Morganton, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Higdon, Gregory,
Loving, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Beaverdale, and
Mineral Bluff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3499 8413 3497 8404 3460 8464 3480 8509
      3499 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 1942Z 232DEG 33KT 3481 8495 3468 8467

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Special weather statement, Jun 18, 3:43 PM EDT, 46 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
343 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

GAZ053-066>069-078>080-089-090-182015-
Chattahoochee GA-Harris GA-Taylor GA-Upson GA-Coweta GA-Troup GA-
Meriwether GA-Talbot GA-Pike GA-Muscogee GA-
343 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Meriwether,
southwestern Pike, northeastern Muscogee, northeastern Chattahoochee,
central Upson, southeastern Troup, south central Coweta, Talbot,
northwestern Taylor and eastern Harris Counties through 415 PM EDT...

At 343 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Baughs Crossroads to Upatoi, and moving northeast
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Thomaston, Hamilton, Talbotton, Greenville, Manchester, Pine
Mountain, Woodbury, Luthersville, Waverly Hall, Warm Springs,
Woodland, Molena, Junction City, Geneva, Lone Oak, Gay, Sunset
Village, Pine Mountain-Callaway Gardens, Lincoln Park, and Upatoi.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.

&&

LAT...LON 3331 8469 3275 8418 3253 8463 3251 8464
      3246 8474 3289 8507
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 212DEG 41KT 3290 8498 3255 8471

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Local storm report, Jun 18, 3:57 PM EDT, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
357 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0326 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Laurel Hills            32.52N 84.98W
06/18/2026                   Muscogee           GA   Broadcast Media

            Broadcast media reports tree down on home on
            800 block of Crockett Dr in Columbus. No
            injuries.

&&
Local storm report, Jun 18, 3:58 PM EDT, 31 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
358 PM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0326 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 ESE Green Island Hill 32.53N 84.98W
06/18/2026                   Muscogee           GA   Broadcast Media

            Broadcast media reports a tree down on
            Bradley Park Dr near Bristol Blvd in
            Columbus.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 18, 4:57 AM EDTWind AdvisoryFFCBaldwin, Barrow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll and 66 more21 hr
Jun 18, 1:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPutnam23 min
Jun 18, 1:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJefferson37 min
Jun 18, 2:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGlascock, Warren25 min
Jun 18, 2:22 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCRockdale38 min
Jun 18, 2:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCrisp, Dooly, Sumter48 min
Jun 18, 3:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGordon, Whitfield26 min
Jun 18, 3:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley, Dodge, Houston, Pulaski, Twiggs, Wilcox52 min
Jun 18, 3:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJones, Monroe31 min
Jun 18, 3:17 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Bleckley, Houston, Jones, Peach, Pulaski and 1 more43 min
Jun 18, 3:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris, Muscogee25 min
Jun 18, 3:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMorgan, Newton33 min
Jun 18, 3:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBleckley, Dodge, Pulaski, Wilcox32 min
Jun 18, 3:37 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Jasper, Jones, Monroe23 min
Jun 18, 3:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCFannin, Murray, Whitfield48 min
Jun 18, 3:43 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris, Meriwether, Talbot32 min
Jun 18, 3:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Dodge, Hancock, Johnson and 5 more42 min
Jun 18, 3:51 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCoweta, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Talbot and 3 more39 min
Jun 18, 3:54 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBaldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan and 3 more51 min
Jun 18, 4:18 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCButts, Clayton, Coweta, Crawford, Fayette, Fulton and 7 more42 min
Jun 18, 4:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCClarke, Greene, Hancock, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe and 4 more66 min
Jun 18, 4:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCButts, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and 9 more43 min
Jun 18, 5:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCEmanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Warren35 min
Jun 18, 5:25 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBanks, Barrow, Clarke, Dawson, Forsyth, Fulton and 8 more65 min
Jun 18, 5:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCClarke, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Madison, Morgan and 7 more62 min
Jun 18, 6:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris, Muscogee42 min
Jun 18, 6:28 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCChattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee, Talbot32 min
Jun 18, 6:31 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCHarris, Meriwether, Talbot, Upson29 min
Jun 18, 6:53 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCMarion, Talbot, Taylor37 min
Jun 18, 6:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCChattahoochee, Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Taylor and 1 more46 min
Jun 18, 7:16 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCCrawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson29 min
Jun 18, 7:26 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCrawford, Macon, Peach, Schley, Sumter, Taylor49 min
Jun 18, 7:41 PM EDTTornado WarningFFCBibb, Crawford, Monroe, Upson34 min
Jun 18, 7:57 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Crawford, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Peach and 1 more48 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.