Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 12:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:05pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 305 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lizella, or 10 miles northeast of Roberta, moving east 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... Lizella and Lake Tobesofkee.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Crawford; Bibb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov