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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

948 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

 

GAZ086-098-112-113-041415-

Toombs GA-Emanuel GA-Treutlen GA-Montgomery GA-

948 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024



...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Toombs, southwestern

Emanuel, eastern Treutlen and eastern Montgomery Counties through

1015 AM EDT...



At 948 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line

extending from Covena to near Higgston to near Grays Landing, and

moving southeast at 20 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...

Swainsboro, Lyons, Vidalia, Uvalda, Stillmore, Oak Park, Higgston,

Santa Claus, Alston, Nunez, New Branch, Covena, Norristown, McNatt

Falls, South Thompson, English Eddy, Cedar Crossing, Johnson Corner,

Zaidee, and Gillis Springs.



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 3243 8219 3235 8225 3225 8221 3214 8223

      3191 8223 3194 8228 3193 8230 3195 8231

      3193 8232 3194 8238 3196 8238 3195 8240

      3197 8243 3197 8250 3195 8249 3196 8250

      3221 8255 3264 8250 3253 8217

TIME...MOT...LOC 1348Z 307DEG 17KT 3252 8246 3224 8249 3192 8244 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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