Special Weather Statement in Wilkes County, Georgia
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED6/8/2025 9:00:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Observed
6/8/2025 9:00:00 AM until 6/8/2025 9:30:00 AM
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.
At 900 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Union Point, or near
Greensboro, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Washington, Greensboro, Crawfordville, Union Point, Woodville, White
Plains, Siloam, Norwood, Sharon, Camak, Ficklin, Cadley, Veazey,
Lundberg, Robinson, Daniel Springs, Barnett, Rocky Creek Fire Dept.,
Lyneville, and Raytown.