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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
530 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

FLZ038-137-533-633-092200-
Western St. Johns FL-Inland Flagler FL-Eastern Putnam FL-
Southern Inland St. Johns FL-
530 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN FLAGLER...SOUTH
CENTRAL ST. JOHNS AND EAST CENTRAL PUTNAM COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM
EDT...

At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
San Mateo, or near Andalusia, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts around 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern
Flagler, south central St. Johns and east central Putnam Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 2952 8152 2963 8157 2974 8139 2955 8129
TIME...MOT...LOC 2130Z 257DEG 10KT 2959 8149

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

KB

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
543 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

GAZ111>113-092215-
Toombs GA-Wheeler GA-Montgomery GA-
543 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Toombs,
southeastern Wheeler and southern Montgomery Counties through 615 PM
EDT...

At 542 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jordan, or 9 miles
south of Mount Vernon, 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...
Mount Vernon, Vidalia, Uvalda, Ailey, Higgston, Alston, Center,
Toombs Central, McNatt Falls, South Thompson, Grays Landing, Rock
Springs, Cedar Crossing, Jordan, and Charlotteville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3213 8273 3222 8246 3210 8231 3196 8239
      3196 8242 3197 8244 3196 8246 3197 8248
      3196 8250 3196 8270
TIME...MOT...LOC 2142Z 258DEG 11KT 3206 8265

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
540 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

GAZ109>111-092215-
Wheeler GA-Telfair GA-Dodge GA-
540 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Dodge,
central Telfair and southwestern Wheeler Counties through 615 PM
EDT...

At 540 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Milan, or 10 miles
southwest of McRae, moving east at 10 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...
McRae, Helena, Milan, Scotland, Towns, Achord, Little Ocmulgee State
Park, and Workmore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3187 8310 3205 8315 3215 8287 3203 8272
      3189 8280
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 256DEG 10KT 3198 8305

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
507 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

GAZ124-126-092145-
Lee GA-Terrell GA-
507 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LEE AND TERRELL
COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM EDT...

At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dawson. The strong thunderstorm is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Dawson, Bridges Crossroad, Parrott, Herod, Yeomans, Dawson Municipal
A/P, Graves, Sasser, Oakville, Chambliss, Olivers Mill, Doverel, and
Bronwood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3196 8444 3193 8440 3187 8434 3192 8434
      3192 8429 3173 8429 3171 8439 3166 8450
      3170 8455 3192 8456 3192 8445 3194 8444
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 173DEG 2KT 3176 8446

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

97-OLIVER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
506 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

GAZ127>129-131-092145-
Tift GA-Worth GA-Irwin GA-Turner GA-
506 PM EDT Fri May 9 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN IRWIN...SOUTHERN
TURNER...NORTHERN TIFT AND EAST CENTRAL WORTH COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM
EDT...

At 506 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ty Ty, or 10 miles northwest of Tifton, moving north at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Hillsdale, Sylvester, Chula, Harding, Waterloo, Pinetta, Inaha,
Coverdale, Terrell, Poulan, Sumner, Ty Ty, Shingler, Sunsweet,
Sycamore, and Tifton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3149 8334 3146 8361 3150 8381 3157 8385
      3164 8379 3167 8363 3166 8347 3162 8334
      3157 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 2106Z 194DEG 11KT 3154 8365

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

97-OLIVER

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