Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 226 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Scrutchins to near Warwick, and moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, 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...
Americus, Cordele, Vienna, Arabi, Byromville, Pinehurst, Leslie,
Andersonville, Lilly, De Soto, Dooling, Desoto, Cobb, Lamar,
Richwood, New Era, Huntington, Pennington, Drayton, and Clearview.
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:
Macon; Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Pulaski; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: