Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 13:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over 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, Plains, Friendship, Church Hill, Centerpoint, Dumas, and Draneville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Marion; Schley; Webster; Sumter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA