Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 407 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Macon, moving north at
10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, 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...
Macon, Payne, Payne City, Cross Keys, Wesleyan, Rutland, and
Franklinton.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Jones; Bibb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov