Special Weather Statement 09/25/2024 22:38 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 1:38AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2024 - 10:38pm
Expires: 
September 25, 2024 - 11:15pm
Description: 
At 137 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Montrose to Dexter to near Cadwell, and moving north at 50 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... Dublin, East Dublin, Chester, Dexter, Dudley, Cadwell, Toomsboro, Chauncey, Rentz, Montrose, Allentown, Plainfield, Tuckers Crossroad, Nicklesville, Rowland, Harlow, Goldsboro, Chappells Mill, and Rebie.
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: 
Wilkinson; Johnson; Bleckley; Laurens; Dodge
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA