Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/03/2026 17:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 8:53PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires: 
April 3, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 853 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Chappells Mill, or 8 miles north of Dublin, 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... Dublin, Oconee, Chappells Mill, and Tuckers Crossroad.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Washington; Wilkinson; Johnson; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov