Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/03/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 816 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Ripley to near Rentz, and moving northeast at 20 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... Dublin, Jeffersonville, Irwinton, East Dublin, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz, Danville, Montrose, Allentown, Fitzpatrick, Nicklesville, Ripley, Minter, Harlow, and Myricks Mill.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Jones; Twiggs; Wilkinson; Bleckley; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA