Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 29 at 6:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 29, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 657 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Kite, or 9 miles east
of Wrightsville, moving southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Swainsboro, Soperton, East Dublin, Adrian, Nunez, Spann, Covena,
Orland, Rockledge, Tuckers Crossroad, Orianna, Norristown, Minter,
Lovett, Norristown Junction, Meeks, Brewton, Blackville, Zaidee, and
Gillis Springs.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: