Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 13:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Indian Springs State Park, or over Jackson, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Jackson, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Turtle Cove, Ola, Worthville, McKibben, Indian Springs State Park, Fincherville, and Stark.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Henry; Butts; Jasper
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA