Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 9:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 905 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Potterville, or 7 miles
east of Butler, moving northeast at 5 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...
Butler, Reynolds, Nakomis, Garden Valley, Hicks, Fickling Mill, and
Potterville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Taylor; Crawford; Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov