Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:20PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 619 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Johnstonville, or near
Barnesville, moving southeast 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...
Barnesville, Forsyth, Aldora, Redbone, Liberty Hill, Bolingbroke,
Goggins, Collier, Johnstonville, Russellville, Brent, and Plant
Scherer.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Lamar; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov