Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/30/2026 10:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 30 at 1:43PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 30, 2026 - 10:43am
Expires: 
May 30, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 143 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lenox, or near Adel, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Nashville, Adel, Sparks, Ray City, Lenox, Cottle, Staunton, Berrien Co A/P, New Lois, Massee, Barneyville, Flat Ford, Wagon Wheel, Allenville, and Laconte.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Cook; Berrien
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov