Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:02PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 702 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Starrsville, or 7 miles
south of Covington, moving south 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...
Covington, Porterdale, Newborn, Mansfield, Stewart, Starrsville, and
Rocky Plains.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Newton
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov