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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:14 AM Apr. 26, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Spalding, Fayette, northern Pike, southwestern Henry, eastern Coweta, central Clayton and northwestern Lamar Counties through 1045 PM EDT... At 1014 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Woolsey, or 8 miles southeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 30 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... Lake Spivey, Blacksville, Starrs Mill, Woolsey, Walker Mill, Orchard Hill, McDonough, Hollonville, Inman, Rover, Williamson, Luella, Jonesboro, Jw Smith Reservoir, Flippen, Highland Mills, Brooks, Fayetteville, Towalaga, and Stockbridge. 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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