Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 12:02
At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pearson, moving northwest at 5 mph. Other storms were also over
western Atkinson county drifting northwest.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Douglas, Pearson, Willacoochee, and Axson.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.