Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Arabi, or 9 miles south
of Cordele, moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, frequent cloud
to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Cordele, Vienna, Arabi, East Crisp, Fort Early, Georgia Veterans
Memorial St Pk, Richwood, Seville, Hatley, Drayton, Pleasant View,
Raines, Tremont, and Wenona.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Sumter; Dooly; Crisp; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: