Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brooks, or 9 miles west
of Griffin, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Griffin, Zebulon, Brooks, Williamson, Orchard Hill, Meansville,
Woolsey, East Griffin, Highland Mills, Experiment, Birdie,
Hollonville, Vaughn, Rover, Digbey, Lake Horton, and Zetella.
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:
Fayette; Spalding; Pike; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov