Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over New Era, or near
Americus, moving east 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, Byromville, Andersonville, Lilly, Dooling, Cobb, Lamar,
Georgia Veterans Memorial St Pk, New Era, Flint River Wma,
Pennington, Andersonville National Historic, Drayton, Methvins,
Bumphead, and Huntington.
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:
Schley; Macon; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov