Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 14:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 557 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Union Point, or 8 miles east of Greensboro, moving east at 15 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... Union Point, Lyneville, Robinson, and Daniel Springs.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Greene; Taliaferro
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA