Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1225 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

GAZ104-060500-
Sumter GA-
1225 AM EDT Wed Aug 6 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Sumter
County through 100 AM EDT...

At 1225 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Plains, or near
Americus, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Americus, Plains, and Croxton Crossroads.

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 3195 8433 3200 8444 3204 8444 3204 8443
      3208 8443 3216 8438 3217 8433 3217 8429
      3216 8428 3215 8423 3203 8423
TIME...MOT...LOC 0425Z 292DEG 9KT 3207 8434

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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