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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

108 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025

 

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Newton GA-Henry GA-

108 AM EDT Fri May 9 2025



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Henry

and Newton Counties through 145 AM EDT...



At 108 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Oak Hill, or 10 miles

east of McDonough, moving east at 15 mph.



HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to 

         ground lightning.



SOURCE...Radar indicated.



IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of 

         light, unsecured objects.



Locations impacted include...

Covington, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn, Mansfield,

Stewart, Ola, Starrsville, Brick Store, Oak Hill, and Rocky Plains.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear

thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.



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LAT...LON 3354 8405 3353 8404 3359 8399 3367 8379

      3362 8369 3357 8368 3351 8369 3349 8367

      3348 8369 3350 8371 3349 8371 3344 8382

      3341 8384 3340 8390 3345 8393 3340 8398

      3339 8398 3338 8403 3355 8409

TIME...MOT...LOC 0508Z 252DEG 14KT 3349 8398 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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