Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 15:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 654 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Hatchechubbe to Omaha to near Georgetown, and moving northeast at 35 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... Columbus, Lumpkin, Cusseta, Fort Benning/Lawson Army Air Fld, Saint Marys Hills, Charles, Westville, Sand Hill, Battle Park, Omaha, Sanford, Custer Road Terrace, Jamestown/South Fort Benning, Benning Hills, Avondale, Benning Park, Carter Acres, Louvale, and Providence Canyon State Park.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Muscogee; Chattahoochee; Stewart
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA