Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 4:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 1:11pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 411 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over New Era, or near
Americus, moving northeast at 20 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...
Americus, Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Andersonville, Dooling, New Era,
Flint River Wma, Fountainville, Pennington, Andersonville National
Historic, Clearview, Methvins, Bumphead, and Bartlett.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Schley; Macon; Sumter; Dooly
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA