Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 8 miles
east of McDonough, 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...
Conyers, Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Ola, Magnet, Almon,
Starrsville, Oak Hill, and Rocky Plains.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Rockdale; Newton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov