Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 18:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 927 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Brewton to near Scott to near Tarrytown, and moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Dublin, Soperton, Wrightsville, East Dublin, Adrian, Tarrytown, Spann, Lothair, Covena, Orland, Rockledge, Tuckers Crossroad, Orianna, Norristown, Barnhill, Minter, Lovett, Norristown Junction, Meeks, and Brewton.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA