Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
437 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

GAZ024-025-210900-
Banks GA-Jackson GA-
437 AM EDT Fri Aug 21 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Banks and
northeastern Jackson Counties through 500 AM EDT...

At 437 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Homer, moving east at
20 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...
Commerce, Homer, Maysville, Apple Valley, Pinefield Crossroads,
Hollingsworth, and Banks Crossing.

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 3448 8346 3446 8340 3442 8338 3432 8339
      3426 8334 3424 8334 3411 8353 3446 8358
      3449 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 0837Z 257DEG 19KT 3435 8350

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

$$