Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 12:57

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Race Pond, or 13 miles northwest of Folkston, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Race Pond.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Northeastern Charlton; Western Charlton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov