Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 14:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Nashville to 10 miles east of Pavo. Movement was northwest at 15 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... Adel, Sparks, Cecil, Pine Valley, Cook Co A/P, and Greggs.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Cook
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL