Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 3:05AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:05am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 305 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Newell to Crystal Lake to near Ridge Grove, and
moving east at 35 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...
LaGrange, Carrollton, Franklin, West Point, Whitesburg, Ephesus,
Centralhatchee, Roopville, Seaton Lake, Clem, Piedmont Heights,
Hillcrest, Wares Crossroads, Glenn, Blackjack Mountain, Tyus, State
Line Park, Powers Crossroads, Abbottsford, and Roosterville.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT for west central
Georgia.
Area Description:
Carroll; Heard; Coweta; Troup
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov