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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
153 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

GAZ036>038-271830-
Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
153 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Oconee,
Clarke and western Oglethorpe Counties through 230 PM EDT...

At 153 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over State Botanical Garden
Of Ga, or near Athens, moving east at 25 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...
Watkinsville, Athens, Winterville, Bogart, Crawford, North High
Shoals, Arnoldsville, Bishop, Maxeys, Athens-Clarke County,
Whitehall, Stephens, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx,
Beechwood Hills, Oconee Heights, Eastville, Hutchings, Barnett
Shoals, and Dunlap.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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LAT...LON 3376 8316 3381 8350 3382 8352 3396 8355
      3399 8350 3400 8350 3399 8348 3401 8345
      3400 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 1753Z 275DEG 23KT 3391 8338

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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