Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 7:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 4:32pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 732 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Dudley to near Covena, and moving northeast at 15
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...
Dublin, Swainsboro, Wrightsville, East Dublin, Adrian, Nunez, Kite,
Spann, Covena, Modoc, Orland, Rockledge, Tuckers Crossroad, Orianna,
Norristown, Minter, Lovett, Norristown Junction, Dellwood, and Meeks.
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:
Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov