Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 11:47

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 2:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 11:47am
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 247 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gillsville, or 7 miles west of Homer, moving northeast at 15 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... Lula, Gillsville, 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: 
Hall; Banks
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA