Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 12:56 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 3:56PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 12:56pm
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 356 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was near Jamestown/South Fort Moore, or 7 miles southwest of Cusseta, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Cusseta, Christopher, Jamestown/South Fort Moore, Renfroe, and Manta.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Chattahoochee; Stewart
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA