Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mayday, or 10 miles northeast of Statenville. A strong thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea 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...
Mayday.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Echols; Clinch
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: