WWUS82 KFFC 072103

SPSFFC



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

503 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

 

GAZ097-098-109>113-072145-

Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-Treutlen GA-Montgomery GA-Laurens GA-

Dodge GA-

503 PM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern

Laurens, west central Toombs, east central Dodge, northeastern

Telfair, western Treutlen, Wheeler and Montgomery Counties through

545 PM EDT...



At 503 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Little Ocmulgee State

Park, or 7 miles north of McRae, moving northeast at 35 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...

Lothair, Spring Hill, Higgston, Landsburg, Cedar Grove, Glenwood,

Scotland, Orland, Tarrytown, Soperton, McRae, Barnhill, Kibbee, Jay

Bird Springs, Uvalda, Achord, Mount Vernon, Helena, Little Ocmulgee

State Park, and Alston.



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 3198 8304 3208 8303 3220 8305 3247 8264

      3232 8247 3204 8242

TIME...MOT...LOC 2103Z 238DEG 32KT 3217 8291 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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