Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 15:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 654 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles southwest of Carnesville, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Carnesville, Royston, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Victoria Bryant State Park, Gumlog, and Vanna.
Instruction: 
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Franklin; Hart
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC