Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Springfield, or near
Crawfordville, moving southeast at 15 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...
Crawfordville, White Plains, Springfield, Powelton, and Barnett.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Greene; Taliaferro; Hancock; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov