Beech Spring Cemetery, GA Weather Warnings
Thunderstorm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 3:36PM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 335 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Rutland to near Tarversville, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Macon, Jeffersonville, Robins AFB, Marion, Coley Station, Tarversville, Postell, Robins Air Force Base, Bullard, Rutland, Griswoldville, Fitzpatrick, Magnolia, Ripley, Huber, Royal, District Path, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Dry Branch, and Cary. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central Georgia. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
National Weather Service
Flood
Flood Watch issued June 18 at 2:05PM EDT until June 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Greene, Hancock, Johnson and Washington. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Rockdale, South Fulton and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Oconee. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Haralson, Paulding and Polk. In west central Georgia, Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Heard, Lamar, Macon, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Pike, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, Upson and Webster. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected through Friday evening. A significantly moist tropical environment across Georgia will support high rain rates and increased chances for flash flooding. Widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches will be possible with locally higher amounts of 5 inches or more. Urban areas, and areas with poor drainage, will be the most susceptible to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
National Weather Service
Wind
Wind Advisory issued June 18 at 2:05PM EDT until June 19 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. Some isolated higher wind gusts may be possible. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
National Weather Service
Thunderstorm
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 307 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Byron to Pitts, and moving northeast at 35 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... Macon, Perry, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Abbeville, Jeffersonville, Warner Robins, Centerville, Byron, Unadilla, Gordon, Chester, Rochelle, Pineview, Chauncey, Pitts, Danville, Allentown, and Robins AFB. 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. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central Georgia.
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