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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1023 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

GAZ038-039-050-051-271445-
Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Oglethorpe GA-Greene GA-
1023 AM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Greene,
northwestern Taliaferro, Wilkes and southeastern Oglethorpe Counties
through 1045 AM EDT...

At 1008 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Philomath, or 11 miles
west of Washington, 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, Mallorysville,
Delhi, Lundberg, Metasville, Daniel Springs, Floral Hill, Holliday
Park, Aonia, Newtown, Danburg, Rocky Creek Fire Dept., Celeste,
Lyneville, Philomath, Carters Grove, and Ficklin.

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 8251 3365 8252 3363 8299 3383 8306
      3398 8265 3386 8261 3387 8258 3387 8257
      3384 8258 3383 8260 3365 8249
TIME...MOT...LOC 1408Z 256DEG 57KT 3375 8294

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

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