Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Centerpoint, or near
Preston, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Americus, Preston, Plains, Weston, Friendship, Croxton Crossroads,
Centerpoint, Dumas, Draneville, and New Era.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Marion; Schley; Webster; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: