Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 14:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 512 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Godwinsville, or near Eastman, moving northeast at 15 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... Eastman, Chauncey, Godwinsville, and Plainfield.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Laurens; Dodge
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA