Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 9 at 11:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 8:42pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1142 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from McKibben to near Goggins to Lincoln Park, and
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, 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...
Thomaston, Barnesville, Jackson, Forsyth, Flovilla, Yatesville,
Culloden, The Rock, Russellville, Logtown, Blount, Collier, Juliette,
Johnstonville, Goggins, Berner, Redbone Crossroads, Brent, Musella,
and Redbone.
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:
Butts; Jasper; Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov