A Weather Alert has been issued for a nearby area. While your current location is outside of the impacted area, please stay alert and monitor weather conditions.
# HEADLINE
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A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN PIERCE, CENTRAL BRANTLEY, EAST CENTRAL WARE AND NORTHEASTERN CHARLTON COUNTIES THROUGH 715 PM EDT
# SUMMARY
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At 643 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fort Mudge, or 11 miles south of Blackshear, moving east at 15 mph.
# DETAILS
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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
Blackshear, Nahunta, Hickox, Braganza, Raybon, Fort Mudge, and Winokur.
ISSUED AT
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:43 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
HEADER
Special Weather Statement
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Brantley GA, Northeastern Charlton GA, Northern Ware GA, Pierce GA