Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 11:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 2:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 11:14am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
At 214 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Henderson, or 12 miles east of Oglethorpe, moving northeast 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... Perry, Unadilla, Saint Louis, Moss Oak, Meadowdale, Grovania, Elko, Grove Park, Henderson, and Clinchfield.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Macon; Peach; Houston; Dooly
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA