Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 13:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 4:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 404 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Shady Dale, or 8 miles northeast of Monticello, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Madison, Rutledge, Newborn, Shady Dale, Buckhead, Central Georgia Experiment Stn, Farrar, and Godfrey.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Newton; Morgan; Jasper; Putnam
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov