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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
948 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

GAZ086-098-112-113-041415-
Toombs GA-Emanuel GA-Treutlen GA-Montgomery GA-
948 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Toombs, southwestern
Emanuel, eastern Treutlen and eastern Montgomery Counties through
1015 AM EDT...

At 948 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Covena to near Higgston to near Grays Landing, and
moving southeast at 20 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...
Swainsboro, Lyons, Vidalia, Uvalda, Stillmore, Oak Park, Higgston,
Santa Claus, Alston, Nunez, New Branch, Covena, Norristown, McNatt
Falls, South Thompson, English Eddy, Cedar Crossing, Johnson Corner,
Zaidee, and Gillis Springs.

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 3243 8219 3235 8225 3225 8221 3214 8223
      3191 8223 3194 8228 3193 8230 3195 8231
      3193 8232 3194 8238 3196 8238 3195 8240
      3197 8243 3197 8250 3195 8249 3196 8250
      3221 8255 3264 8250 3253 8217
TIME...MOT...LOC 1348Z 307DEG 17KT 3252 8246 3224 8249 3192 8244

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

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