Special Weather Statement 04/25/2025 19:37 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 10:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2025 - 7:37pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1036 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Dacula, or near Lawrenceville, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea 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... Fort Yargo State Park, Bold Springs, County Line, Winder, Thompsons Mill, Harbin, Carl, Bethlehem, Chateau Elan, Auburn, Hoschton, Dacula, Braselton, Russell, Lawrenceville, Hog Mountain, and Buford.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Jackson; Gwinnett; Barrow; Walton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA