Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 13:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 4:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 453 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Meeks, or 9 miles southeast of Wrightsville, 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... Wrightsville, Wadley, Adrian, Harrison, Bartow, Riddleville, Kite, Donovan, New Home, Meeks, Scott, and Pringle.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Washington; Jefferson; Johnson; Emanuel
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov