Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 5:06PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pelham, 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...
Newton, Pelham, Camilla, Baconton, Sale City, Flint, Cotton, Laney,
Lester, Freeman, Mitchell Co A/P, Poplar Arbor Church, Hartsfield,
Greenough, and Hinsonton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Baker; Mitchell; Colquitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: