Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 12:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 342 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Knoxville, or over Roberta, moving northeast at 5 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... Roberta, Knoxville, Horns, Sandy Point, and Musella.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Crawford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA