Special Weather Statement for Crisp; Wilcox
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What is happening
At 937 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Arabi, or 9 miles southeast of Cordele, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects....
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.
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Bulletin details
At 937 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Arabi, or 9 miles southeast of Cordele, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Cordele, Rochelle, Arabi, Pitts, East Crisp, Pleasant View, Double Run, Tremont, Wenona, Seville, and Hatley.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 9 at 9:37PM 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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