Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 12:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 9:01am
Expires:
May 18, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1200 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Helena, or over McRae,
moving southeast at 45 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...
McRae, Alamo, Helena, Lumber City, Glenwood, Milan, Uvalda, Rhine,
Scotland, Chauncey, Jacksonville, Towns, Horse Creek Wma, Spring
Hill, Cedar Grove, McNatt Falls, Jay Bird Springs, China Hill,
Jordan, and Temperance.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 PM EDT for
central and southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Laurens; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA