Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 546 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Luella to near Jackson to near Berner, and moving
northwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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...
McDonough, Jackson, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg,
Blacksville, Ola, McKibben, Blount, Flippen, Indian Springs State
Park, Fincherville, and Stark.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Henry; Butts; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: