Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/20/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 20 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Screven, or 9 miles east of Patterson, moving east at 15 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... Hortense.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Pierce; Brantley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov