Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 03/09/2026 22:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 10 at 1:05AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 9, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires: 
March 9, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 104 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Salem to near Butler, and moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Fort Valley, Roberta, Marshallville, Reynolds, Culloden, Nakomis, Hicks, Musella, Potterville, Knoxville, Logtown, Salem, Lee Pope, Sandy Point, Horns, and Fickling Mill.
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: 
Upson; Monroe; Taylor; Crawford; Macon; Peach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov