Weather Alert: Special Weather Statement for strong thunderstorms

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Special Weather Statement advising of a strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Morgan, south central Walton and northeastern Newton Counties through 515 PM EDT…

“At 456 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brick Store, or near Covington, moving north 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… Social Circle, Rutledge, Newborn, Mansfield, Starrsville, and Brick Store.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

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