Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Nicklesville, or near
Irwinton, moving east at 25 mph.
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...
Dublin, Irwinton, McIntyre, Toomsboro, Oconee, Chappells Mill, and
Nicklesville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Washington; Wilkinson; Johnson; Laurens
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov