Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 645 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Franklinton to near Myricks Mill to near
Jeffersonville, and moving northeast at 30 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...
Macon, Irwinton, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Toomsboro, Postell, James,
Coopers, Mountain Springs, Griswoldville, Fitzpatrick, Greenberry
Crossroads, Cross Keys, Dry Branch, Myricks Mill, and Franklinton.
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:
Jones; Baldwin; Bibb; Twiggs; Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov