...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR TALIAFERRO...WILKES...
NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK...NORTHWESTERN WARREN AND GREENE COUNTIES UNTIL
630 PM EDT...
At 550 PM EDT...a line of strong thunderstorms extended from near
Penfield to Greensboro to near Oconee Springs Park, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and
heavy rain.
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.
Some locations in the path of these storms include
Washington, Greensboro, Crawfordville, Union Point, Tignall,
Woodville, White Plains, Siloam, Rayle, Sharon, Reynolds Plantation,
Liberty, Springfield, Delhi, Veazey, Wrayswood, Powelton, Newtown,
Danburg and Penfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
WIND...40MPH