Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 14:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:18PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 518 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Adgateville to near McElheneys Crossroads to near Plant Scherer, and moving north at 5 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... Forsyth, Monticello, Flovilla, Shady Dale, Calvin, Blount, Hillsboro, McElheneys Crossroads, Berner, Indian Springs State Park, and Adgateville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Butts; Jasper; Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA