Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Owensboro, or 13 miles
southwest of Abbeville, moving north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Abbeville, Rochelle, Pitts, Double Run, Antioch Church, and
Owensboro.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov