Special Weather Statement for Chattahoochee; Marion; Schley +10 more
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What is happening
At 810 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Elko to near Cusseta, and moving southeast at 30 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,...
What the bulletin says to do
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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Bulletin details
At 810 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Elko to near Cusseta, and moving southeast at 30 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... Americus, Vienna, Buena Vista, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Cusseta, Preston, Unadilla, Montezuma, Richland, Plains, Byromville, Pineview, Ideal, Pinehurst, Andersonville, Lilly, Dooling, Putnam, and Lamar.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 25 at 8:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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