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WWUS82 KTAE 272022
SPSTAE

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
422 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

GAZ126-272045-
Lee GA-
422 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN LEE COUNTY THROUGH 445
PM EDT...

At 422 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithville, or 8 miles south of Americus, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Smithville, Scrutchins, and Chokee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Georgia.

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LAT...LON 3191 8392 3188 8393 3186 8393 3185 8394
      3185 8428 3187 8430 3187 8432 3192 8432
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 271DEG 35KT 3195 8423

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

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