Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/07/2026 12:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 7, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires: 
July 7, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Statenville, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Needmore.
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. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Echols; Clinch
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov