Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lumber City, or near
Hazlehurst, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Lumber City, Towns, Jordan, and Spring Hill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Telfair; Wheeler
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: