Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 03/31/2026 17:00

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 line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Valley to Fortson, and moving northeast at 15 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... Hamilton, West Point, Ellerslie, Mountain Hill, Cannonville, Cataula, Jones Crossroads, Fortson, Mulberry Grove, Whitesville-Pine Lake, and Lake Harding.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Troup; Harris; Muscogee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov