Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 6:13PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 612 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Skipperton, or 7 miles
southwest of Macon, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Macon, Perry, Warner Robins, Centerville, Byron, Robins AFB, Robins
Air Force Base, Jack Brown Estates, Bullard, Rutland, Houston Lake,
Huber, Skipperton, Elberta, Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Bonaire,
Kathleen, and Lakewood.
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:
Crawford; Bibb; Twiggs; Peach; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov