Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 15:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shoulderbone, or 9 miles northwest of Sparta, moving northeast 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... White Plains, Springfield, and Shoulderbone.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Greene; Hancock
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA