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596 WWUS82 KTAE 180004 SPSTAE Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 804 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 GAZ129-148-180030- Berrien GA-Tift GA- 804 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BERRIEN AND SOUTHEASTERN TIFT COUNTIES THROUGH 830 PM EDT... At 804 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Unionville, or near Tifton, moving northeast at 25 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... Tifton, Phillipsburg, Unionville, Vanceville, Tift Airport, Eldorado, Fender, and Brookfield. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 3130 8343 3132 8344 3135 8343 3135 8344 3134 8345 3134 8346 3133 8346 3133 8348 3144 8355 3151 8339 3134 8333 TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 237DEG 20KT 3141 8345 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ 16-WORSTER