Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 13:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 4:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 429 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Gay, or 10 miles west of Zebulon. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Gay, Concord, Alvaton, Hollonville, and Hilltop.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Spalding; Meriwether; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA