Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 2:55PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Offerman, or over Patterson, moving north at 10 to 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Patterson, Screven, and Offerman.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Appling; Wayne; Pierce
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: