Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 6:29PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 629 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Wenona, or over
Cordele, moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Cordele, Vienna, East Crisp, Tremont, Wenona, and Richwood.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Dooly; Crisp
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov