Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 243 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from New Era to near Methvins to near Drayton, and moving
northeast 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...
Americus, Vienna, Unadilla, Byromville, Pinehurst, Lilly, Dooling,
New Era, Flint River Wma, Mock Springs, Pennington, Drayton,
Methvins, and Andersonville National Historic.
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:
Macon; Sumter; Dooly; Pulaski
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov