Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Elko to Ailey, 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...
Perry, McRae, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Soperton, Alamo, Mount
Vernon, Vidalia, Unadilla, Helena, Chester, Glenwood, Uvalda, Dexter,
Cadwell, Ailey, Scotland, Chauncey, and Higgston.
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:
Houston; Bleckley; Laurens; Treutlen; Dooly; Pulaski; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: