Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 13:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:26PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Wayside, or near Gray, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Wayside, Round Oak, and Jarrell Plantation.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA