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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 603 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lake Tobesofkee, or 9 miles west of Macon, moving west at 5 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of ligh...

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09/19/2026 · Macon edition

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 6:03PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 603 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lake Tobesofkee, or 9 miles west of Macon, moving west at 5 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Sandy Point, Lizella, Lake Tobesofkee, and Bolingbroke.

**What You Should Do:**

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA

- **Effective:** Sep 19, 2026 6:03 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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