Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 5:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 2:57pm
Expires:
June 17, 2025 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 557 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over New Era, or near
Americus, moving northeast at 25 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, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Byromville, Ideal,
Andersonville, Dooling, Lamar, Whitewater State Park, New Era, Flint
River Wma, Fountainville, La Crosse, Huntington, Pennington,
Andersonville National Historic, Clearview, Methvins, and Bumphead.
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