Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Alamo, moving east at
15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Alamo, Mount Vernon, Glenwood, Ailey, Alston, and Landsburg.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Wheeler; Montgomery
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov