Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 15:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 611 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Maysville to near Commerce to Neese, and moving northeast 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... Commerce, Homer, Danielsville, Maysville, Nicholson, Comer, Colbert, Ila, Hull, Pocataligo, Diamond Hill, Pinefield Crossroads, Paoli, Neese, Hollingsworth, and Banks Crossing.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Banks; Jackson; Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA