Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:25PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:25pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 625 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Molena, or 11 miles
northwest of Thomaston, moving southeast 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...
Thomaston, Manchester, Woodbury, Molena, Sunset Village, Sprewell
Bluff State Park, Crest, Raleigh, Sunnyside, Atwater, and Hannahs
Mill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Meriwether; Pike; Upson; Talbot
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov