Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
203 WWUS82 KFFC 271735 SPSFFC 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. && 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 $$