Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:41PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Troutman, or 9 miles
southeast of Lumpkin. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Preston, Richland, Weston, Troutman, Kimbrough, Centerpoint, Dumas,
and Leveretts.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Stewart; Webster
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov