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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:14 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Spalding, southeastern Fayette, northeastern Pike and eastern Coweta Counties through 345 PM EDT... At 314 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Brooks, or 9 miles west of Griffin, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Griffin, Zebulon, Brooks, Williamson, Woolsey, Sunny Side, East Griffin, Highland Mills, Towalaga, Experiment, Walker Mill, Birdie, Vaughn, Rover, Digbey, Lake Horton, and Zetella. 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. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:42 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Friday. * 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. &&
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