Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
423 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

GAZ039-162100-
Wilkes GA-
423 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wilkes
County through 500 PM EDT...

At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Washington, moving
southeast 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...
Washington, Aonia, Newtown, Lundberg, Rocky Creek Fire Dept., and
Metasville.

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 3360 8268 3361 8269 3362 8269 3362 8270
      3376 8286 3386 8277 3378 8257 3377 8256
      3367 8256
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 304DEG 8KT 3376 8275

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

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