Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 13:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 401 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lake Tobesofkee, or 9 miles west of Macon, 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... Macon, Payne, Payne City, Cross Keys, Wesleyan, Lizella, Lake Tobesofkee, Bolingbroke, Arkwright, and Dames Ferry.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Jones; Crawford; Bibb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA