Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 2:56pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 556 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Scrutchins, or near
Leesburg, moving northeast at 20 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...
Americus, Leslie, De Soto, Desoto, Cobb, Sumter, Lamar, Fort Early,
Maddox, Croxton Crossroads, New Era, and Huntington.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Sumter; Crisp
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: