Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:04pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 604 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Arabi to near China Hill, and moving north at
25 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...
Cordele, Vienna, Abbeville, Rochelle, Milan, Arabi, Pineview, Rhine,
Pitts, Jacksonville, Union, Richwood, Seville, China Hill, Pleasant
View, Tippettville, Double Run, Wenona, East Crisp, and Cedar Creek.
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:
Dooly; Crisp; Wilcox; Dodge; Telfair
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: