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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

1232 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

 

GAZ060-072-073-090500-

Putnam GA-Baldwin GA-Jones GA-

1232 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern

Baldwin, southwestern Putnam and northeastern Jones Counties through

100 AM EDT...



At 1232 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blountsville, or near

Gray, moving northeast 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...

Milledgeville, Eatonton, Meriwether, Ethridge, Plant Harlee Branch,

Bradley, Browns Crossing, Haddock, Resseaus Crossroads, Warfield, and

Blountsville.



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 3296 8346 3309 8361 3334 8336 3324 8325

      3321 8326 3320 8327 3319 8327 3319 8326

      3317 8318 3315 8315

TIME...MOT...LOC 0432Z 227DEG 18KT 3308 8347 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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