Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 13:35 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:35PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 435 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Nicklesville, or 8 miles southeast of Irwinton, moving northwest at 15 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... Irwinton, McIntyre, Toomsboro, and Nicklesville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov