Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bleckley, Dodge, Pulaski Counties GA
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NWS Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Georgia until 9:00 PM EDT August 6, 2026.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Georgia
- Issued
- August 7, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Peachtree City GA. Effective from August 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM EDT until August 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT. Alert type code: SVR.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Dodge County, Northeastern Pulaski County, and Southwestern Bleckley County in central Georgia. Locations impacted include Cochran, Hawkinsville, Dubois, Coley Station, Gresston, Empire, Mobley Crossing, Roddy, Baileys Park, Royal, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Paulk, Hartford, Pulaski State Prison, and Porter.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage, hail or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 866 763 4466 or tweet your report at NWSATLANTA.
Expected Conditions
At 8:27 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Gresston, or 7 miles northwest of Eastman, moving west at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 6, 2026 at 8:27 PM EDT and expires at 9:00 PM EDT the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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