Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 5:36PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 28, 2026 - 2:36pm
Expires:
August 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 536 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Whitesville-Pine Lake,
or 8 miles west of Hamilton, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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...
Hamilton, Jones Crossroads, Mountain Hill, and Whitesville-Pine Lake.
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:
Troup; Harris
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov