Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 4:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Minter, or 8 miles east
of Dublin, moving southeast at 20 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...
Dublin, Soperton, East Dublin, Adrian, Lothair, Orland, Rockledge,
Orianna, Barnhill, Minter, Lovett, Brewton, Blackville, Lowery,
Gillis Springs, and Scott.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Johnson; Laurens; Treutlen; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov