Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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WWUS82 KFFC 051757
SPSFFC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
157 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
GAZ067-069-079-051830-
Upson GA-Meriwether GA-Talbot GA-
157 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Meriwether, northwestern Upson and northeastern Talbot Counties
through 230 PM EDT...
At 157 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Crest, or 11 miles west
of Thomaston, moving southeast at 15 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...
Thomaston, Manchester, Woodbury, Sunset Village, Lincoln Park,
Sprewell Bluff State Park, Crest, Pleasant Hill, Sunnyside, Atwater,
Hannahs Mill, and Big Lazer Creek Wma.
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 3302 8455 3302 8454 3301 8454 3300 8453
3299 8453 3297 8452 3297 8451 3299 8449
3299 8442 3296 8424 3271 8437 3286 8464
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 293DEG 12KT 3292 8452
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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