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

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Seminole, or 7 miles southwest of Buena Vista, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Buena Vista, Brantley, Tazewell, Marion Estates, Doyle, Draneville, Oakland, and Zellobee.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Marion
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA