Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Mobley Crossing to Richwood. These storms were
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Pineview, Pinehurst, Richwood, Cedar
Creek, Mobley Crossing, Mock Springs, Pope City, Seville, Ocmulgee
Banks, Finleyson, Wallace, Pleasant View, Tippettville, Tremont,
Hartford, and Pulaski State Prison.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov