Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 12:06pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 306 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Deepstep, or 9 miles
northwest of Sandersville, moving east at 5 mph.
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...
Sandersville, Tennille, Deepstep, Warthen, and Hebron.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov