Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 551 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Philomath, or 12 miles
southeast of Lexington, moving northeast at 5 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...
Carters Grove and Philomath.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Oglethorpe; Wilkes; Taliaferro
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: