Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Friendship, or 9 miles
southwest of Ellaville, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Americus, Plains, Sumter, Friendship, Maddox, Croxton Crossroads, and
New Era.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Schley; Webster; Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov