Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 8:59PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 5:59pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 859 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over River View, or over
Valley, moving east at 25 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...
Hamilton, West Point, Pine Mountain, Pine Mountain-Callaway Gardens,
Stovall, F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Big Springs, Jones Crossroads,
Baughs Crossroads, Pine Mountain Valley, Smiths Crossroad, and
Whitesville-Pine Lake.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Troup; Meriwether; Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov