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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

GAZ025-035>037-047-271800-
Jackson GA-Walton GA-Barrow GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
135 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Oconee,
Barrow, northwestern Clarke, northeastern Walton and southern Jackson
Counties through 200 PM EDT...

At 135 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Russell, or over
Winder, moving east at 10 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...
Winder, Auburn, Statham, Bogart, Bethlehem, Carl, Athens-Clarke
County, Westgate Park, Bear Creek Reservoir, Fort Yargo State Park,
Bold Springs, County Line, Eastville, Russell, Gratis, and Campton.

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 3403 8344 3385 8345 3388 8384 3390 8384
      3393 8380 3394 8381 3395 8381 3396 8382
      3408 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 1735Z 276DEG 9KT 3396 8369

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

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