Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:14AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:14am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 914 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from 6 miles north of Jay Bird Springs to near Milan,
and moving east at 40 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...
McRae, Alamo, Helena, Milan, Scotland, Chauncey, Jay Bird Springs,
Achord, Cedar Grove, and Little Ocmulgee State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for central and
east central Georgia.
Area Description:
Laurens; Treutlen; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: