Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
978 WWUS82 KFFC 301926 SPSFFC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 326 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024 GAZ083-084-302000- Wilkinson GA-Twiggs GA- 326 PM EDT Sun Jun 30 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Wilkinson and northeastern Twiggs Counties through 400 PM EDT... At 326 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gordon, or 8 miles northwest of Irwinton, moving southeast at 20 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... Irwinton, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Toomsboro, and Myricks Mill. 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. && LAT...LON 3270 8321 3269 8332 3287 8343 3295 8329 3294 8328 3295 8326 3296 8326 3297 8323 3283 8307 TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 315DEG 16KT 3286 8331 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$