Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
551 PM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024

GAZ162-032215-
Echols GA-
551 PM EDT Wed Jul 3 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN ECHOLS COUNTY THROUGH
615 PM EDT...

At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Statenville, moving west at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph, half inch hail, excessive
         cloud-to-ground lightning, and minor flooding due to heavy
         rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible. Minor flooding due to heavy rainfall is possible.
         Excessive cloud-to-ground lightning is occurring.

Locations impacted include...
Statenville and Mayday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3078 8314 3080 8313 3081 8310 3083 8310
      3083 8309 3085 8309 3085 8308 3082 8297
      3063 8300 3062 8310 3062 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 092DEG 5KT 3074 8306

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

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