Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 313 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Benning/Lawson
Army Air Fld, or 9 miles south of Columbus, moving southeast at 15
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...
Cusseta, Fort Benning/Lawson Army Air Fld, Custer Road Terrace,
Jamestown/South Fort Benning, Battle Park, Carter Acres, and Benning
Hills.
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:
Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Stewart
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov