Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 408 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Adrian, or 12 miles southeast of Wrightsville, moving north 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... Adrian, Kite, Meeks, and Scott.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA