Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:02pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pearson, moving northwest at 5 mph. Other storms were also over
western Atkinson county drifting northwest.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Douglas, Pearson, Willacoochee, and Axson.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Coffee; Atkinson; Northern Ware
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: