Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 13:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a couple of strong thunderstorms centered Gardi, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jesup, Gardi, Screven, Doctortown, and Broadhurst.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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