Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 4:14AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 7, 2026 - 1:14am
Expires:
May 7, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 413 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk, or 7 miles west of Cordele, 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...
Cordele, Vienna, Abbeville, Rochelle, Arabi, Pineview, Pitts, Cobb,
East Crisp, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk, Richwood,
Cedar Creek, Antioch Church, Pope City, Seville, Hatley, Pleasant
View, Raines, and Double Run.
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:
Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov