Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
915 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

GAZ061-062-074>076-041345-
Jefferson GA-Washington GA-Glascock GA-Hancock GA-Warren GA-
915 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Warren,
northeastern Hancock, Glascock, central Washington and west central
Jefferson Counties through 945 AM EDT...

At 915 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Jewell to near Warthen to near Harrison, and
moving northeast at 15 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...
Sandersville, Warrenton, Sparta, Gibson, Davisboro, Tennille,
Harrison, Norwood, Mitchell, Camak, Riddleville, Edge Hill, Edgehill,
Hamburg State Park, Shoals, Downs, Jewell, Warthen, Beall Springs,
and Mayfield.

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 3352 8267 3320 8256 3286 8260 3281 8286
      3305 8283 3332 8298
TIME...MOT...LOC 1315Z 233DEG 13KT 3330 8282 3310 8275 3287 8279

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

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