Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 424 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over The Rock, or near
Thomaston, 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...
Thomaston, Barnesville, Yatesville, Meansville, Culloden, Aldora,
Lincoln Park, The Rock, Sunset Village, Atwater, Redbone Crossroads,
Brent, Redbone, Logtown, Salem, Hannahs Mill, and Piedmont.
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:
Pike; Upson; Lamar; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov