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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
530 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

GAZ039-242200-
Wilkes GA-
530 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wilkes
County through 600 PM EDT...

At 529 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Aonia, or 11 miles
southeast of Washington, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph, pea sized hail, frequent 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...
Aonia, Rocky Creek Fire Dept., and Holliday Park.

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 3366 8251 3365 8252 3365 8254 3364 8256
      3365 8258 3363 8258 3364 8259 3363 8261
      3363 8262 3362 8262 3361 8265 3360 8265
      3368 8270 3375 8255 3364 8248
TIME...MOT...LOC 2129Z 245DEG 29KT 3363 8258

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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