Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 9:32AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 932 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Rockville to near Harris City, and moving
southeast 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...
Macon, Milledgeville, Thomaston, Barnesville, Eatonton, Forsyth,
Gray, Roberta, Talbotton, Byron, Manchester, Gordon, Ivey, Woodbury,
Waverly Hall, Milner, Warm Springs, Woodland, Molena, and Yatesville.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Jasper; Putnam; Hancock; Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Jones; Baldwin; Washington; Harris; Talbot; Taylor; Crawford; Bibb; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Peach; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: