Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bristol, or 8 miles north of Patterson, moving southeast at 20 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... Screven, Offerman, Bristol, and Broadhurst.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Appling; Wayne; Pierce
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov