Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/21/2026 08:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 11:20AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 21, 2026 - 8:20am
Expires: 
June 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
At 1120 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Bainbridge, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cairo, Bainbridge, Whigham, West Bainbridge, Attapulgus, Climax, Akridge, Grady Co A/p, Capel, Elpino, Harrells Still, Laingkat, Calvary, Reno, Fowlstown, Peoples Still, Spence, Princes Still, Amsterdam, and Pine Park.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Decatur; Grady
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov