Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 16:28

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 7:28PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 727 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Barnett to near Gibson to near Louisville to near Summertown, and moving north 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... Swainsboro, Louisville, Warrenton, Gibson, Wrens, Wadley, Stapleton, Avera, Norwood, Mitchell, Summertown, Camak, Edge Hill, Edgehill, Modoc, Grange, Stapletons Crossroads, Moxley, Stellaville, and Mesena.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Warren; Glascock; Jefferson; Emanuel
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA