Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/12/2026 14:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 12 at 5:14PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 2:14pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 514 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dock Junction to near Brunswick. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph, excessive cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy rainfall. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible. Locations impacted include... Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Dock Junction, St Simons Island Village, Country Club Estates, and Sea Island.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Coastal Glynn
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov