Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 10:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 7:14pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1014 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Woolsey, or 8 miles
southeast of Fayetteville, moving east at 30 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...
Lake Spivey, Blacksville, Starrs Mill, Woolsey, Walker Mill, Orchard
Hill, McDonough, Hollonville, Inman, Rover, Williamson, Luella,
Jonesboro, Jw Smith Reservoir, Flippen, Highland Mills, Brooks,
Fayetteville, Towalaga, and Stockbridge.
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:
Coweta; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Pike; Lamar
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA