Special Weather Statement for Laurens; Dodge; Wheeler
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What is happening
At 629 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cedar Grove, or 13 miles northwest of Alamo, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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 629 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cedar Grove, or 13 miles northwest of Alamo, moving south at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Eastman, Cadwell, Rentz, Jay Bird Springs, Plainfield, and Cedar Grove.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 6:29PM 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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