Special Weather Statement for Henry; Quitman; Clay +1 more
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What is happening
At 338 PM EDT/238 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Georgetown to Fort Gaines. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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At 338 PM EDT/238 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Georgetown to Fort Gaines. Movement was southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Fort Gaines, Georgetown, Shorterville, Walter F. George Lock And Dam, Wire Bridge, Walter F George Lake, Bonapartes Retreat, Standleys Store, Watson Crossroads, Scottsboro Crossroads, Double Bridges, Crossroads, Ricks Place, Pecan, Thomas Mill Creek, Hatcher, Morris, Jones Crossing, Bethel, and Springvale.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 3:38PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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