Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 03/07/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 9:45PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 945 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Woodbury, or 7 miles southeast of Greenville, 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... Thomaston, Zebulon, Greenville, Woodbury, Warm Springs, Molena, Meansville, Gay, Sunset Village, Concord, Raleigh, Atwater, Hilltop, Lifsey Springs, Hollonville, Crest, Hannahs Mill, Harris City, and Imlac.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Meriwether; Pike; Upson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov