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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:45 PM Jun. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Macon, northeastern Marion, western Dooly, Schley, Sumter and southern Taylor Counties through 730 PM EDT... At 645 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ellaville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 mph wind 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... Americus, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Ideal, Leslie, Andersonville, De Soto, Dooling, Desoto, Cobb, Sumter, Lamar, Murrays Crossroads, Whitewater State Park, Croxton Crossroads, New Era, Rupert, La Crosse, and Huntington. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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