Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 4:17pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 717 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Kathleen to Goldsboro, and moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Jeffersonville, Danville, Montrose, Allentown, Robins AFB, Marion,
Tarversville, Bullard, District Path, Cary, Bonaire, Kathleen, and
Royal.
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:
Twiggs; Wilkinson; Houston; Bleckley; Laurens
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov