WFO ATLANTA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, July 20, 2024

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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

215 PM EDT Sat Jul 20 2024

…Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Emanuel,

Treutlen, southeastern Johnson, north central Wheeler and

northwestern Montgomery Counties through 245 PM EDT…

At 215 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line

extending from Adrian to Soperton to near Landsburg, and 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…

Swainsboro, Soperton, Adrian, Nunez, Tarrytown, Lothair, Covena,

Landsburg, Norristown, Barnhill, Kibbee, Norristown Junction,

Dellwood, Blackville, Zaidee, and Gillis Springs.

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 3240 8236 3223 8258 3222 8282 3227 8277

3227 8276 3228 8276 3231 8272 3231 8273

3238 8266 3259 8262 3270 8234

TIME…MOT…LOC 1815Z 250DEG 9KT 3253 8256 3237 8258 3226 8273

MAX HAIL SIZE…0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST…50 MPH

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