Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 12:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 3:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:54pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 354 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Richland, or near Preston, moving northeast 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... Preston, Richland, Weston, Seminole, Kimbrough, Church Hill, and Dumas.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Marion; Stewart; Webster
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA