Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 205 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Clinton, or over Gray,
moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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...
Macon, Gray, Gordon, Ivey, Postell, James, Mountain Springs,
Griswoldville, Greenberry Crossroads, and Clinton.
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:
Jones; Baldwin; Twiggs; Wilkinson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov