Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 16:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Broxton, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Broxton, Pridgen, West Green, Snipesville, and Denton.
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: 
Coffee; Jeff Davis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL