Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 13:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Glenn, or 9 miles east of Roanoke, moving northeast at 10 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... Franklin, Centralhatchee, Waresville, Texas, Harrisonville, Hillcrest, Wares Crossroads, and Glenn.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Heard; Troup
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA