Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 3:08PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 12:08pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Pannell, or over
Monroe, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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, Statham, North High Shoals, Between, Good
Hope, Bishop, Jersey, Ebenezer, Eastville, Nicholasville, Pannell,
Campton, Herndonville, Gratis, and Youth.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Barrow; Oconee; Walton; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov