Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 11:42am
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 242 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a
strong storm within a tropical rain band over Toombs Central, or 9
miles south of Lyons, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Enhanced risk of a brief tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Storms embedded within a tropical rainband have exhibited
localized rotation. A brief tornado could quickly form.
Locations impacted include...
Vidalia, Higgston, Alston, South Thompson, English Eddy, Center,
Toombs Central, Rock Springs, Cedar Crossing, and Grays Landing.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central and
southeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Toombs
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA