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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
235 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
 

GAZ069-079-080-051900-
Taylor GA-Upson GA-Talbot GA-
235 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Upson,
northeastern Talbot and north central Taylor Counties through 300 PM
EDT...

At 235 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Big Lazer Creek Wma, or
near Thomaston, moving southeast 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...
Thomaston, Sunset Village, Lincoln Park, Logtown, Salem, Redbone
Crossroads, Prattsburg, Big Lazer Creek Wma, Carsonville, Wesley
Church, and Sunnyside.

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 3277 8450 3292 8439 3283 8412 3280 8412
      3280 8415 3271 8419 3261 8428
TIME...MOT...LOC 1835Z 301DEG 12KT 3281 8438 

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

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