Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 7:12AM EDT by NWS Atlanta
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Spalding, southern Rockdale, Henry, central Butts and southwestern Newton Counties through 745 AM EDT...
At 711 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Locust Grove, or 7 miles west of Jackson, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
McDonough, Jackson, Stockbridge, Locust Grove, Porterdale, Jenkinsburg, Blacksville, Towalaga, Ola, Magnet, Worthville, Almon, Walker Mill, McKibben, Luella, Flippen, Fincherville, Kelleytown, Oak Hill and Eagles Landing.
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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.
