Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 14:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 548 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cross Keys, or near Macon, moving north at 25 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... Gray, Postell, James, Bradley, Wayside, Haddock, Greenberry Crossroads, and Clinton.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Jones
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA