Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 616 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Barnett, or 7 miles
east of Crawfordville, moving south at 20 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...
Warrenton, Crawfordville, Union Point, White Plains, Siloam, Norwood,
Sharon, Camak, Springfield, Cadley, Robinson, Mayfield, Powelton,
Barnett, Raytown, Alexander Stephens Park, Sandy Cross, and Mesena.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Greene; Taliaferro; Hancock; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov