Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Greenville, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Greenville, Woodbury, Harris City, and Imlac.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Meriwether
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA