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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:45 PM Aug. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Monroe, southeastern Butts, northwestern Jones and southern Jasper Counties through 715 PM EDT... At 645 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over McElheneys Crossroads, or 7 miles southwest of Monticello, moving southeast at 10 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... Monticello, Flovilla, Hillsboro, Dames Ferry, McElheneys Crossroads, Berner, Round Oak, Juliette, Adgateville, Plant Scherer, and Jarrell Plantation. 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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