Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 15:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 603 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lake Tobesofkee, or 9 miles west of Macon, moving west at 5 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Sandy Point, Lizella, Lake Tobesofkee, and Bolingbroke.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Monroe; Crawford; Bibb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov