Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 8:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 816 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Church Hill, or near
Preston. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Preston, Putnam, Seminole, Friendship, Doyle, Church Hill, Dumas, and
Draneville.
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; Stewart; Webster; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov