Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 800 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Leesburg. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Leesburg, Albany, Putney, Smithville, East Albany, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Turner City, Walker, Warwick, Chokee, Radium Springs,
Stocks, Forrester, Lockett Crossing, Sylvester Airport, South Albany,
Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Palmyra, Red Rock, and Acree.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Calhoun; Dougherty; Lee; Worth; Baker
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: