Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 6:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 643 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Maddox, or near
Americus. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Americus, Plains, Sumter, Huntington, Maddox, and Croxton Crossroads.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Sumter
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov