Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
230 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

GAZ025-061900-
Jackson GA-
230 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Jackson County
through 300 PM EDT...

At 230 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Pendergrass, or near
Jefferson, moving northeast 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...
Jefferson, Commerce, Braselton, Maysville, Arcade, Nicholson,
Pendergrass, Talmo, Peach State Speedway, and Apple Valley.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3425 8356 3426 8348 3409 8337 3404 8361
      3405 8362 3405 8371 3414 8378 3429 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 237DEG 16KT 3411 8369

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

$$