WWUS82 KFFC 071218
SPSFFC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
818 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025
 
GAZ025-027-035-036-071245-
Madison GA-Jackson GA-Barrow GA-Clarke GA-
818 AM EDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Barrow,
northwestern Clarke, southeastern Jackson and southwestern Madison
Counties through 845 AM EDT...

At 818 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Statham, or near
Winder, moving northeast at 35 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...
Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Bear Creek Reservoir,
Statham, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee Heights, Athens,
Barretts Mill, Arcade, Nicholson, Athens-Clarke County, Bogart, and
Jefferson.

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 3408 8332 3396 8334 3395 8352 3397 8354
      3395 8357 3394 8366 3405 8370 3415 8340
TIME...MOT...LOC 1218Z 247DEG 30KT 3401 8364 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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