Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 16:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Argyle, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, pea 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... Argyle, Cogdell, Manor, and Millwood.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Atkinson; Clinch; Northern Ware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL