Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 432 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Yonkers, or 7 miles
east of Cochran, moving south at 10 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...
Cochran, Eastman, Chester, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz, Dubois,
Gresston, Plainfield, Empire, Yonkers, Roddy, Rowland, Goldsboro,
Rebie, and Royal.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bleckley; Laurens; Dodge
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov