Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
807 PM EDT Tue May 13 2025

GAZ113-140045-
Toombs GA-
807 PM EDT Tue May 13 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Toombs
County through 845 PM EDT...

At 807 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over New Branch, or near
Lyons, 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...
Lyons, Vidalia, Santa Claus, South Thompson, Toombs Central, Ohoopee,
New Branch, Ponderosa, and Johnson Corner.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3215 8219 3214 8220 3213 8219 3202 8221
      3202 8239 3222 8240 3225 8221 3223 8221
      3218 8219 3217 8218
TIME...MOT...LOC 0007Z 261DEG 13KT 3211 8228

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

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