Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:22PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 421 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms centered near Gardi, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jesup, Gardi, Screven, Odum, Doctortown, and Broadhurst.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL