A strong thunderstorm was moving north through southwest Georgia Tuesday afternoon, bringing wind gusts that could reach 40 mph.
What’s happening: The National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement at 1:20 PM for parts of Early, Miller, Seminole, and Decatur counties. The statement expires at 2:00 PM. Radar showed the storm near Donalsonville, moving north at 30 mph.
Where it’s headed: Towns in the path include Donalsonville, Centerville, Iron City, Brinson, Jakin, Howards Mill, Davis Park, Little Hope, Lela, Mayhaw, Cuba, Killarney, Sharphagen, Donalsonville Airport, Enterprise, Cedar Springs, Hentown, and Sawhatchee.
How this affects real people: Winds strong enough to snap tree limbs or send loose outdoor items flying are possible. Anyone outside should go inside a building until the storm passes.
The path forward: The National Weather Service says the storm could get stronger. Residents should keep an eye on local radio and TV stations, as a more serious weather warning could be issued before the statement expires.
B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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