Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 6:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:31pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 631 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Lovett to near Norristown Junction to near Swainsboro,
and moving northeast at 15 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...
Swainsboro, Wrightsville, Adrian, Nunez, Kite, Spann, Donovan, Modoc,
Canoochee, Norristown, Lovett, Norristown Junction, Dellwood, New
Home, Meeks, Scott, and Covena.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: