Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:42PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 442 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Gillsville, or 7 miles
west of Homer, moving north 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...
Homer, Lula, Maysville, Gillsville, and Hollingsworth.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Hall; Banks; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov