Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 3:42AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 12:42am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 342 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near La
Crosse to Parrott, and 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, Vienna, Plains, Byromville, Pinehurst, Leslie,
Andersonville, Lilly, De Soto, Dooling, Desoto, Cobb, Sumter, Lamar,
Croxton Crossroads, New Era, La Crosse, Huntington, Pennington, and
Drayton.
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:
Schley; Macon; Webster; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov