Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 14:00

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hazlehurst, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, half inch hail, and excessive cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Hazlehurst.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Jeff Davis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL