Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 7:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 746 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hatley, or 11 miles
southeast of Cordele, moving north at 15 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, Pitts, East Crisp, Pleasant View, Richwood, Double Run,
Tremont, Seville, and Hatley.
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; Wilcox
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov