Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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WWUS82 KFFC 251703
SPSFFC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
103 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024
GAZ060-061-073-074-251730-
Washington GA-Putnam GA-Baldwin GA-Hancock GA-
103 PM EDT Sat May 25 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Baldwin,
southeastern Putnam, southern Hancock and northwestern Washington
Counties through 130 PM EDT...
At 102 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Plant Harlee Branch, or
8 miles southeast of Eatonton, moving east at 35 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...
Milledgeville, Eatonton, Sparta, Deepstep, Midway-Hardwick,
Meriwether, Devereux, Beulah, Underwood, Linton, Oconee Springs Park,
Warfield, Plant Harlee Branch, Hardwick, and Allenwood.
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 800 PM EDT for
east central Georgia.
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LAT...LON 3301 8295 3310 8341 3317 8343 3331 8340
3327 8289 3314 8283
TIME...MOT...LOC 1702Z 281DEG 31KT 3322 8333
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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