Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 13:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cogdell, or near Argyle, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Homerville, Argyle, Du Pont, Manor, Cogdell, Needham, Millwood, and Axson.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Atkinson; Clinch; Northern Ware
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov