Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 13:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:17PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:17pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 416 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Bainbridge, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bainbridge, Donalsonville, West Bainbridge, Iron City, Brinson, Hanover, Ausmac, Reynoldsville, Eldorendo, Decatur Co A/P, Recovery, Steinham Store, Faceville, Cyrene, Fowlstown, and Sharphagen.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Seminole; Decatur
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL