Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 11:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:10pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1110 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Atlanta Motor Speedway to Rover to near
Greenville, and moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud
to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Griffin, McDonough, Thomaston, Barnesville, Zebulon, Greenville,
Hampton, Lovejoy, Locust Grove, Woodbury, Milner, Jenkinsburg,
Molena, Williamson, Orchard Hill, Meansville, Sunny Side, Aldora,
Gay, and Sunset Village.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov