Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 3:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 12:51pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 350 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Benning Hills, or near
Columbus, 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...
Columbus, Bibb City, Fort Benning/Lawson Army Air Fld, Saint Marys
Hills, Edgewood, Highland Park, Sand Hill, Battle Park, Vista
Terrace, Rose Hill, Custer Road Terrace, Benning Hills, Avondale,
Benning Park, and Carter Acres.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Muscogee; Chattahoochee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov