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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
606 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025
 

GAZ025-035>037-012230-
Jackson GA-Barrow GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
606 PM EDT Tue Jul 1 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Oconee,
east central Barrow, Clarke and southeastern Jackson Counties through
630 PM EDT...

At 606 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Bogart, or 9 miles west
of Athens, moving east at 5 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...
Watkinsville, Athens, Statham, Arcade, Bogart, Athens-Clarke County,
Whitehall, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Bear Creek
Reservoir, Beechwood Hills, Oconee Heights, Eastville, and State
Botanical Garden Of Ga.

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 3386 8351 3402 8368 3413 8347 3386 8327
TIME...MOT...LOC 2206Z 258DEG 5KT 3396 8354 

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

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