Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 10:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:52PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 152 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Albany, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Leesburg, Albany, Smithville, East Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City, Warwick, Sasser, Bronwood, Chokee, Radium Springs, Stocks, Forrester, Lockett Crossing, South Albany, Southwest Ga Regional A/P, Palmyra, Olivers Mill, Neyami, and Bridges Crossroad.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Terrell; Dougherty; Lee; Worth
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL