Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 14:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 2:46pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 546 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Montezuma, or near Oglethorpe, moving north 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... Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Marshallville, Byromville, Dooling, Whitewater State Park, Winchester, and Henderson.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Macon; Houston; Dooly
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov