Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 12:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 331 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Russellville, or 10 miles south of Forsyth, moving northeast at 5 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... Macon, Payne, Payne City, Wesleyan, Lizella, Lake Tobesofkee, Bolingbroke, Arkwright, and Russellville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Crawford; Bibb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov