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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1008 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

GAZ038-039-050-051-271430-
Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Oglethorpe GA-Greene GA-
1008 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Greene,
northwestern Taliaferro, Wilkes and southeastern Oglethorpe Counties
through 1030 AM EDT...

At 1007 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rayle, or 11 miles
southeast of Lexington, moving east at 65 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Washington, Tignall, Rayle, Jacksons Crossroads, Ficklin,
Mallorysville, Delhi, Lundberg, Norman, Metasville, Daniel Springs,
Floral Hill, Holliday Park, Aonia, Newtown, Danburg, Rocky Creek Fire
Dept., Celeste, Lyneville, and Philomath.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for
northeastern and east central Georgia.

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LAT...LON 3365 8249 3366 8251 3365 8252 3365 8258
      3364 8266 3362 8305 3384 8311 3398 8271
      3399 8265 3386 8261 3387 8258 3387 8257
      3383 8260
TIME...MOT...LOC 1407Z 256DEG 57KT 3378 8295

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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