Special Weather Statement 09/26/2024 20:27 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 26 at 11:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 26, 2024 - 8:27pm
Expires: 
September 26, 2024 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1127 PM EDT, National Weather Service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm over Stark, or near Jackson, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and increased chance of a brief tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...While winds should result in minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects, this storm has also exhibited localized rotation. A brief tornado could quickly form. Locations impacted include... McDonough, Jackson, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Blacksville, Ola, Worthville, Magnet, Flippen, Indian Springs State Park, Fincherville, Kelleytown, Oak Hill, Stark, and Rocky Plains.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
Area Description: 
Rockdale; Newton; Henry; Butts
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA