Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fortson, or 7 miles
northeast of Smiths, moving north 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...
Goat Rock Lake, Ellerslie, Flat Rock, Laurel Hills, Green Island
Hills, Kenwood, Mountain Hill, Cataula, Columbus Metropolitan
Airport, Fortson, and Mulberry Grove.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Harris; Muscogee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: