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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:26 PM Jul. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Dodge, Pulaski, north central Wilcox, northeastern Dooly, southern Bleckley and southeastern Houston Counties through 700 PM EDT... At 626 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Klondike, or near Hawkinsville, 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... Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Unadilla, Chester, Pinehurst, Union, Dubois, Browndale, Empire, Mobley Crossing, Mock Springs, Roddy, Baileys Park, Rowland, Ocmulgee Banks, Finleyson, Ocmulgee Public Fishing Area, Paulk, and Pulaski State Prison. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 11:13 AM Jul. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&
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