Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1114 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ051-062-180345-
Taliaferro GA-Warren GA-
1114 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Warren and
southeastern Taliaferro Counties through 1145 PM EDT...

At 1114 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Warrenton, moving
northwest 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...
Warrenton, Norwood, Sharon, Camak, Cadley, Barnett, Reese, Mesena,
and Raytown.

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 3332 8259 3331 8260 3330 8269 3349 8288
      3362 8276 3361 8272 3362 8269 3360 8269
      3360 8266 3357 8263 3346 8259 3341 8255
      3335 8255 3336 8253 3334 8250 3334 8245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 137DEG 14KT 3342 8267

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

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1107 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

GAZ110-111-180345-
Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-
1107 PM EDT Fri Jul 17 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Telfair and southern
Wheeler Counties through 1145 PM EDT...

At 1107 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Workmore, or 7 miles
south of McRae, moving north at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature`s leading killers. If you can
         hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
         lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
         especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
McRae, Alamo, Helena, Lumber City, Scotland, Jacksonville, Towns,
Horse Creek Wma, Spring Hill, Little Ocmulgee State Park, Jordan, and
Workmore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.  Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

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LAT...LON 3197 8308 3217 8283 3214 8266 3207 8261
      3201 8260 3199 8256 3196 8254 3192 8263
      3192 8268 3190 8269 3190 8270 3186 8276
      3185 8279 3184 8278 3181 8282 3182 8284
      3178 8286 3179 8298 3178 8301
TIME...MOT...LOC 0307Z 183DEG 6KT 3196 8287

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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