Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 15:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 629 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Chappells Mill to Blackville, and moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea 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, Wrightsville, East Dublin, Adrian, Harrison, Oconee, Kite, Spann, Donovan, Tuckers Crossroad, Orianna, Lovett, Norristown Junction, Meeks, Brewton, Blackville, and Scott.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Washington; Wilkinson; Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA