Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 5:35PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:35pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 535 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Santa Claus, or near
Lyons, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Lyons, Vidalia, Santa Claus, South Thompson, Toombs Central, Ohoopee,
New Branch, Ponderosa, Rock Springs, Cedar Crossing, Johnson Corner,
and Center.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Toombs
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov