Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 6:00am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 900 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Jenkinsburg, or near
Jackson, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Griffin, Barnesville, Eatonton, Jackson, Forsyth, Monticello, Locust
Grove, Newborn, Flovilla, Milner, Mansfield, Jenkinsburg, Yatesville,
Shady Dale, Orchard Hill, Aldora, East Griffin, Stewart, Turtle Cove,
and Walker Mill.
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:
Newton; Morgan; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Jasper; Putnam; Pike; Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Jones
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov