Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Columbia SC
528 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

GAZ040-063-064-112200-
McDuffie GA-Lincoln GA-Columbia GA-
528 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern McDuffie,
northwestern Columbia and south central Lincoln Counties through 600
PM EDT...

At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mistletoe State Park, or 8 miles northeast of Thomson, moving east at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Thomson, Mistletoe State Park, Appling, Thomson-McDuffie County
Airport, Wrightsboro, Leah, Winfield, Sweetwater Park, Thomson Fire
Department, Clay Hill Campground, University Hospital McDuffie, White
Oak Campground, Phinizy, Boneville, Columbia County Jail, Wildwood
Park, Carpenter Airport, Ansley Mill, Pollards Corner, and
Eubank-Blanchard Community Center.

This includes Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 168 and
183.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

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LAT...LON 3362 8264 3361 8263 3362 8263 3364 8258
      3364 8252 3366 8251 3365 8249 3367 8249
      3369 8242 3361 8216 3341 8241 3353 8262
      3360 8265
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 291DEG 12KT 3358 8244

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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DH

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
132 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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Chattahoochee-Chattooga-Cherokee-Clarke-Clayton-Cobb-Coweta-
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Wilkinson-
132 PM EDT Thu Jun 11 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight...

Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, bringing the
possibility of brief heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday...

A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing gusty
winds are possible on Friday afternoon across North Georgia.

Daily thunderstorm chances will last through the weekend into
early next week. Some could be strong to severe and bring the
risk for heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning.

Heat index values over 100 degrees this weekend could near Heat
Advisory criteria in some areas, especially in central Georgia.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

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