Lanier County
Special Weather Statement until TUE 9:00 PM EDT
Issued July, 05 2022 at 8:33 PM - None expires July, 05 2022 at 9:00 PM - None
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Cook,
south central Berrien, west central Lanier and north central Lowndes
Counties through 900 PM EDT...
At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Moody Air Force Base, or 8 miles west of Lakeland, moving southeast
at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Valdosta, Ray City, Moody Air Force Base, Barretts and New Lois.
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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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
