Special Weather Statement 06/16/2025 20:17 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 11:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2025 - 8:17pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1116 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Springfield, or near Crawfordville, moving northeast at 30 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... Crawfordville, White Plains, Liberty, Springfield, Powelton, Barnett, Shoulderbone, and Alexander Stephens Park.
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; Taliaferro; Hancock; Warren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA