Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 03/16/2026 06:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 9:35AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 6:35am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
At 935 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Wrens to New Home, and moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Louisville, Wrens, Wadley, Stapleton, Bartow, Matthews, Moxley, Stellaville, and Stapletons Crossroads.
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 1000 AM EDT for east central Georgia. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for east central Georgia.
Area Description: 
Washington; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA