Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 2:54AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 11:54pm
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 254 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Church Hill, or near
Preston, moving east at 55 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...
Americus, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Preston, Montezuma, Plains,
Byromville, Andersonville, Dooling, Seminole, New Era, Flint River
Wma, La Crosse, Pennington, Draneville, Andersonville National
Historic, Friendship, Drayton, Clearview, and Methvins.
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:
Marion; Schley; Macon; Webster; Sumter; Dooly
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov