Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 6:36AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 3:36am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 635 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Gresston to near Finleyson to near Richwood, and
moving southeast at 35 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...
Cordele, Eastman, Vienna, Abbeville, Rochelle, Pineview, Chauncey,
Pitts, Lilly, Union, Richwood, Seville, Ocmulgee Banks, Finleyson,
Jay Bird Springs, Pleasant View, Tippettville, Wenona, Godwinsville,
and East Crisp.
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:
Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox; Dodge
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov