Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 16:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pearson, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, penny size hail, and excessive cloud-to-ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Locations impacted include... Pearson and Axson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Atkinson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL