Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 340 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Pennington to near Richwood to near Rochelle, and
moving north at 25 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...
Cordele, Vienna, Unadilla, Montezuma, Rochelle, Byromville, Pineview,
Pinehurst, Pitts, Lilly, Dooling, Richwood, Mock Springs, Seville,
Ocmulgee Banks, Finleyson, Drayton, Pleasant View, Methvins, and
Tippettville.
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:
Macon; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov