Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:10PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 410 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Flippen, or near
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...
McDonough, Stockbridge, Panola Mountain State Park, Magnet, Flippen,
Richardson Park, Kelleytown, Oak Hill, and Eagles Landing.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton; Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov