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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

102 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

 

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Wilkes GA-

102 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wilkes

County through 130 AM EDT...



At 102 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lundberg, or near

Washington, moving east at 15 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...

Washington, Aonia, Ficklin, Lundberg, Rocky Creek Fire Dept.,

Metasville, and Holliday Park.



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 3366 8251 3365 8252 3364 8256 3365 8258

      3363 8258 3364 8259 3363 8261 3363 8262

      3362 8262 3361 8265 3360 8265 3360 8269

      3362 8269 3361 8275 3364 8279 3370 8282

      3380 8258 3364 8248

TIME...MOT...LOC 0502Z 252DEG 14KT 3364 8271 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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