Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/01/2026 13:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 433 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Wesley Church to Butler to Garden Valley. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Butler, Reynolds, Nakomis, Rupert, Garden Valley, Hicks, Potterville, Howard, Prattsburg, Carsonville, Wesley Church, Fickling Mill, and Salem.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Upson; Talbot; Taylor; Crawford; Macon; Peach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA