Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 654 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Hatchechubbe to Omaha to near Georgetown, and
moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea 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...
Columbus, Lumpkin, Cusseta, Fort Benning/Lawson Army Air Fld, Saint
Marys Hills, Charles, Westville, Sand Hill, Battle Park, Omaha,
Sanford, Custer Road Terrace, Jamestown/South Fort Benning, Benning
Hills, Avondale, Benning Park, Carter Acres, Louvale, and Providence
Canyon State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Stewart
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: