Special Weather Statement 06/16/2025 19:43 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 10:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2025 - 7:43pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1043 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Phoenix, or 10 miles northeast of Eatonton, moving east at 10 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... Greensboro, White Plains, Siloam, Phoenix, Reynolds at Lake Oconee, Liberty, Rockville, Veazey, and Harmony.
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.
Area Description: 
Greene; Putnam; Hancock
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA