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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
142 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024

GAZ091-092-103-104-061815-
Schley GA-Sumter GA-Marion GA-Webster GA-
142 PM EDT Thu Jun 6 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Marion,
central Webster, Schley and northwestern Sumter Counties through 215
PM EDT...

At 142 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Draneville, or 9 miles
northeast of Preston, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Americus, Ellaville, Preston, Putnam, Murrays Crossroads, Friendship,
Doyle, Bumphead, La Crosse, Church Hill, Draneville, and Walls
Crossing.

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.

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LAT...LON 3220 8461 3237 8432 3237 8426 3230 8426
      3230 8422 3223 8422 3223 8420 3209 8416
      3206 8458
TIME...MOT...LOC 1742Z 249DEG 21KT 3218 8447

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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