Special Weather Statement 03/06/2026 13:39 Georgia

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:39PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 6, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
March 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 439 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Fincherville, or 11 miles north of Jackson, moving north 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... Covington, Oxford, Porterdale, Stewart, Worthville, Magnet, Almon, Starrsville, Fincherville, 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; Butts
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov