Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 800 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Friendship, or 7 miles
northwest of Americus, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Americus, Ellaville, Putnam, Friendship, Bumphead, La Crosse,
Draneville, Walls Crossing, and Doyle.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Marion; Schley; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov