Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 12:09AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 9:09pm
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1209 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Monticello to near Russellville, and moving east at 35
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...
Macon, Eatonton, Gray, Monticello, Warner Robins, Centerville, Byron,
Shady Dale, Payne, Payne City, Postell, Lake Tobesofkee, Bradley,
Wayside, Mountain Springs, Griswoldville, Resseaus Crossroads, Round
Oak, Central Georgia Experiment Stn, and Wesleyan.
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:
Jasper; Putnam; Monroe; Jones; Baldwin; Crawford; Bibb; Twiggs; Peach; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov