Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 215 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Louvale, or 8 miles
south of Cusseta, moving southeast at 5 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...
Lumpkin, Richland, Charles, Brooklyn, Westville, and Louvale.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Stewart
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov