Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 10:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 1:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 10:33am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 133 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Wrens, or 12 miles east of Gibson, moving northeast at 10 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... Wrens, Stapleton, Matthews, and Stellaville.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA