Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 2:08am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 2:45am
Description:
At 508 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over East Crisp, or near
Cordele, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Cordele, Vienna, Abbeville, Rochelle, Pineview, Pitts, East Crisp,
Richwood, Cedar Creek, Antioch Church, Pope City, Seville, Pleasant
View, Tippettville, Tremont, Wenona, and Hatley.
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:
Dooly; Crisp; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: