Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 12:01pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gillsville, or 8 miles
west of Homer, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Jefferson, Commerce, Homer, Lula, Maysville, and Gillsville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Hall; Banks; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov