Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 16:01

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 701 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Saint Marks, or 9 miles northwest of Greenville, moving north at 15 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... Hogansville, Grantville, Luthersville, Lone Oak, and Saint Marks.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Coweta; Troup; Meriwether
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA