Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 14:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Dexter, or 10 miles southwest of Dublin, moving northeast 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... Dublin, East Dublin, Chester, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Rentz, Montrose, Rowland, Harlow, Chappells Mill, Rebie, and Brewton.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson; Bleckley; Laurens; Dodge
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA