Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 12:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 312 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Buena Vista, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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... Buena Vista, Geneva, Putnam, Brantley, Tazewell, Marion Estates, Doyle, Charing, Oakland, and Mauk.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Talbot; Taylor; Marion; Schley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA