Special Weather Statement for Miller; Seminole; Decatur
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What is happening
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Colquitt, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Bulletin details
At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Colquitt, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Colquitt, Bainbridge, Donalsonville, West Bainbridge, Iron City, Brinson, Hanover, Ausmac, Babcock, Eldorendo, Decatur Co A/P, Steinham Store, Boykin, Cyrene, Sharphagen, and Bellview.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 2:41PM 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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