Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 11:47 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 2:47PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 247 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Herndonville, or near Monroe, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Monroe, Social Circle, Walnut Grove, Bostwick, Good Hope, Jersey, Herndonville, Ebenezer, Gratis, Pannell, and Campton.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Walton; Newton; Morgan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov