Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/30/2026 16:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 30 at 7:06PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 30, 2026 - 4:06pm
Expires: 
June 30, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 706 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Baxley, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Baxley and Surrency.
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: 
Jeff Davis; Bacon; Appling
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL