Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/04/2026 10:15

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 4, 2026 - 10:15am
Expires: 
September 4, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Homeland, or near Folkston, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Race Pond and Winokur.
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.
Area Description: 
Brantley; Northern Ware; Northeastern Charlton; Western Charlton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov