Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 3:32pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 632 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Doyle, or near Buena
Vista, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Americus, Buena Vista, Ellaville, Preston, Richland, Plains, Ideal,
Weston, Putnam, Brantley, Seminole, Murrays Crossroads, Rupert, La
Crosse, Zellobee, Friendship, Tazewell, Doyle, Bumphead, and Walls
Crossing.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Taylor; Marion; Schley; Macon; Stewart; Webster; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: