Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 13:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lula, or 7 miles northeast of Gainesville, moving northeast at 25 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... Gainesville, Homer, Lula, Clermont, Gillsville, Mossy Creek, Murrayville, and Hollingsworth.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
White; Hall; Banks
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA