Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 11:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Commerce, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Commerce and Pocataligo.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Banks; Jackson; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA