Georgia Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/17/2026 12:27

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 3:27PM EDT until May 17 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
SVRFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... South central Wilkinson County in central Georgia... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 327 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Nicklesville, or 8 miles south of Irwinton, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Irwinton, McIntyre, and Nicklesville.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Area Description: 
Wilkinson, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov