Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/24/2026 12:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 3:49PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 349 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Redbone Crossroads, or near Thomaston, moving northeast at 35 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... Thomaston, Barnesville, Yatesville, Culloden, Aldora, Lincoln Park, The Rock, Goggins, Redbone Crossroads, Russellville, Brent, Redbone, Logtown, Salem, Hannahs Mill, Piedmont, and Johnstonville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Upson; Lamar; Monroe; Talbot; Crawford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA