Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:09PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pavo, or 10 miles northeast of Thomasville, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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...
Pavo, Coolidge, Thomasville Municipal A/P, Moultrie Municipal A/P,
Autreyville, Enon, Patten, Murphy, Merrillville, and Chastain.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Colquitt; Thomas
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: