Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 15:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 614 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Rebie to near Montrose to Dublin, and moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Danville, Montrose, Allentown, Chappells Mill, Rebie, and Nicklesville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Twiggs; Wilkinson; Bleckley; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA