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

GAZ086-098-111>113-041345-
Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Emanuel GA-Treutlen GA-Montgomery GA-
917 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of western Toombs, south
central Emanuel, southeastern Treutlen, southeastern Wheeler and
Montgomery Counties through 945 AM EDT...

At 917 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Kibbee to near Hazlehurst, and moving east 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...
Mount Vernon, Vidalia, Uvalda, Ailey, Higgston, Alston, Tarrytown,
Center, McNatt Falls, Kibbee, South Thompson, English Eddy, Rock
Springs, Cedar Crossing, Charlotteville, Normantown, and Grays
Landing.

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 3234 8260 3243 8235 3194 8235 3194 8238
      3196 8238 3195 8239 3196 8240 3195 8240
      3197 8243 3197 8248 3196 8250 3195 8248
      3195 8249 3196 8251 3196 8255 3193 8259
TIME...MOT...LOC 1317Z 250DEG 9KT 3227 8253 3191 8255 

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

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