Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 10:30pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 130 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Upatoi, or 14 miles
northeast of Columbus, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, heavy rain, 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...
Talbotton, Waverly Hall, Junction City, Geneva, Upatoi, Ellerslie,
Juniper, Baldwinville, Baughville, Olive Branch, Po Biddy Crossroads,
Box Springs, Midland, and Marion Estates.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for west central
Georgia.
Area Description:
Harris; Talbot; Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov