Special Weather Statement 06/17/2025 15:14 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 17 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2025 - 3:14pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 614 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Howard, or near Butler, 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... Butler, Reynolds, Junction City, Howard, Rupert, Salem, Prattsburg, Carsonville, Wesley Church, Fickling Mill, and Potterville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Upson; Talbot; Taylor; Crawford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA