Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 635 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near McKibben, or 8 miles
west of Jackson, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Barnesville, Jackson, Locust Grove, Jenkinsburg, East Griffin,
Goggins, Berner, Walker Mill, McKibben, Chappel Mill, High Falls
State Park, Blount, Liberty Hill, Collier, and Johnstonville.
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:
Spalding; Henry; Butts; Lamar; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov