Stephens County Amateur Radio Society

04/26/2025

pecial Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1133 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ028-029-SCZ010-011-104>107-260430-
Elbert GA-Hart GA-Greater Oconee SC-Central Greenville SC-
Anderson SC-Abbeville SC-Greater Pickens SC-Southern Greenville SC-
1133 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN ELBERT...HART...
SOUTHEASTERN GREENVILLE...ANDERSON...NORTHERN ABBEVILLE...SOUTHERN
PICKENS AND SOUTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 AM EDT...

At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of
Pickens to 6 miles south of Hartwell. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Fork Shoals, Anderson Airport, Starr, Central, Powdersville,
Northlake, Honea Path, Vanna, Norris, and Reed Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

If on or near Lake Hartwell, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3423 8308 3426 8312 3431 8310 3441 8310
3486 8289 3489 8222 3485 8223 3478 8215
3459 8224 3454 8224 3448 8231 3447 8231
3443 8226 3438 8228 3434 8233 3429 8231
3423 8233 3421 8308
TIME...MOT...LOC 0333Z 267DEG 29KT 3486 8276 3427 8297

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

04/26/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1042 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ018-026-SCZ101-104-260345-
Franklin GA-Stephens GA-Greater Oconee SC-Oconee Mountains SC-
1042 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN FRANKLIN...STEPHENS AND
OCONEE COUNTIES THROUGH 1145 PM EDT...

At 1042 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Clayton to
9 miles north of Homer. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Westminster, Seneca, Tugaloo State Park, Long Creek, Avalon, Gumlog,
Martin, Toccoa, Oakway, and Walhalla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

If on or near Lake Hartwell or Lake Jocassee, get out of the water
and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike
out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.

&&

LAT...LON 3467 8337 3469 8334 3470 8335 3473 8335
3476 8332 3479 8332 3481 8330 3482 8327
3484 8327 3486 8290 3481 8290 3479 8288
3449 8304 3449 8305 3448 8306 3446 8340
3448 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 0242Z 264DEG 23KT 3486 8327 3447 8352

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

04/26/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ025-034-035-047-260315-
Jackson GA-Walton GA-Barrow GA-Gwinnett GA-
1037 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Barrow, northeastern
Gwinnett, north central Walton and west central Jackson Counties
through 1115 PM EDT...

At 1036 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Dacula, or near
Lawrenceville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Yargo State Park, Bold Springs, County Line, Winder, Thompsons
Mill, Harbin, Carl, Bethlehem, Chateau Elan, Auburn, Hoschton,
Dacula, Braselton, Russell, Lawrenceville, Hog Mountain, and Buford.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3397 8364 3388 8371 3392 8402 3412 8398
3412 8393 3410 8387 3413 8382 3413 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0236Z 278DEG 15KT 3401 8391

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

04/26/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1004 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ010-017-260245-
Rabun GA-Habersham GA-
1004 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT HABERSHAM AND SOUTHWESTERN RABUN
COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 PM EDT...

At 1003 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of
Cleveland to 4 miles east of Cu***ng. Movement was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Demorest, Lake Rabun, Raoul, Tallulah Falls, Batesville, Baldwin,
Turnerville, Cornelia, Hollywood, and Lake Burton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3483 8366 3484 8327 3482 8327 3482 8330
3479 8332 3476 8332 3473 8335 3469 8334
3467 8337 3449 8346 3449 8354 3443 8362
3450 8367 3454 8362 3460 8365 3462 8364
3465 8366 3473 8362 3477 8363 3480 8368
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 275DEG 24KT 3466 8372 3421 8406

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

04/26/2025

GAC241-SCC073-260300-
/O.NEW.KGSP.SV.W.0037.250426T0153Z-250426T0300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
953 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...
Northern Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 1100 PM EDT.

* At 953 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles southeast
of Clayton, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind
damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Mountain City, Mountain Rest, Bad Creek, Pine Mountain, Clayton,
Devils Fork State Park, Salem, Oconee State Park, Black Rock
Mountain State Park, and Lake Keowee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our page, or Tweet it using hashtag nwsgsp. Your
message should describe the event and the specific location where it
occurred.

&&

LAT...LON 3503 8294 3500 8293 3499 8294 3498 8294
3497 8293 3484 8290 3481 8290 3477 8340
3492 8344
TIME...MOT...LOC 0153Z 257DEG 22KT 3485 8333

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

04/26/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
936 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ014>016-022-023-033-260200-
Hall GA-Dawson GA-North Fulton GA-Forsyth GA-White GA-Lumpkin GA-
936 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Forsyth, Lumpkin,
White, southeastern Dawson and Hall Counties through 1000 PM EDT...

At 935 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Turners Corner to near Dougherty to Ducktown, and
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail and frequent
cloud to ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Drew, Robertstown, Dougherty, Mossy Creek, Coal Mountain, Oakwood,
Cleveland, Matt, Murrayville, Leaf, Turners Corner, Sautee, Lake
Lanier Islands, War Hill Park, Dahlonega, Qualatchee Lake, Whitley
Gap Shelter, Cu***ng, Birmingham, and Aqualand Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3467 8364 3466 8366 3462 8364 3458 8364
3455 8362 3451 8367 3446 8363 3442 8364
3414 8397 3417 8406 3415 8409 3416 8436
3419 8433 3419 8426 3424 8426 3439 8408
3472 8398 3474 8362
TIME...MOT...LOC 0135Z 265DEG 20KT 3466 8394 3440 8402 3422 8423

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

04/26/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
858 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025

GAZ010-017-SCZ101-260200-
Rabun GA-Habersham GA-Oconee Mountains SC-
858 PM EDT Fri Apr 25 2025
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN HABERSHAM...RABUN
AND NORTHWESTERN OCONEE COUNTIES THROUGH 1000 PM EDT...

At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles south of Clayton to
10 miles north of Cleveland. Movement was northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mountain City, Mountain Rest, Pine Mountain, Clayton, Tiger, Lake
Burton, Seed Lake, Lakemont, Oconee State Park, and Black Rock
Mountain State Park.

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
Issued by National Weather Service Birmingham AL
809 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025

GAZ008-015-016-240045-
Union GA-White GA-Lumpkin GA-
809 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Lumpkin,
west central White and south central Union Counties through 845 PM
EDT..

At 808 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Porter Springs, or near
Dahlonega. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Winds up to 40 mph, pea sized hail 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...
Camp Coleman Lake, Suches, Camp Merrill, Porter Springs, Turners
Corner, Nimblewill, Dahlonega, Woods Hole Shelter, Blood Mountain
Shelter, and Gooch Mountain Shelter.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

04/24/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
Issued by National Weather Service Birmingham AL
843 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025

GAZ014>016-023-024-240145-
Banks GA-Hall GA-Dawson GA-White GA-Lumpkin GA-
843 PM EDT Wed Apr 23 2025
..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Lumpkin, northern
Banks, White, central Dawson and northern Hall Counties through 945
PM EDT..

At 842 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cleveland. This storm
was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Continued heavy rain may cause temporary street
flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Pinefield Crossroads, Mossy Creek, Cleveland, Camp Coleman Lake,
Auraria, Garland, Leaf, Smithgall Woods Conservation Are, Porter
Springs, Turners Corner, Clermont, Hollingsworth, Dahlonega, Sautee,
Helen, Qualatchee Lake, McKee, Murrayville, and Dawsonville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

04/14/2025

This week, the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) honors Georgia’s 911 professionals. They are the calm in the chaos, the steady voices who offer reassurance, gather critical information, and help save lives while other first responders are on the way.

To every 911 professional across our state: thank you! Your work matters, and you are appreciated not just this week, but every day.

04/10/2025

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2025/day1otlk_20250410_1630.html

Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather, storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch, mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm Prediction Center.

04/07/2025

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1159 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Chattahoochee County in west central Georgia...
Northeastern Stewart County in west central Georgia...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 1159 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Providence Canyon State Park, or near
Lumpkin, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Charles, Cusseta, Christopher, Brooklyn, Renfroe, Louvale, Manta,
and Providence Canyon State Park.

04/06/2025

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
401 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

GAZ029-SCZ010-011-062030-
Elbert GA-Anderson SC-Abbeville SC-
401 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ELBERT...SOUTH CENTRAL
ANDERSON AND SOUTHWESTERN ABBEVILLE COUNTIES THROUGH 430 PM EDT...

At 401 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Elberton, or near Russell State Park, moving
northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Starr, Russell State Park, Ruckersville, Lowndesville, Rock Branch,
Iva, Middleton, Lake Secession, Elberton, and Lake Russell.

04/06/2025

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
358 PM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Muscogee County in west central Georgia...
Southwestern Talbot County in west central Georgia...
Southeastern Harris County in west central Georgia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 357 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Midland, or 10 miles northeast of Columbus, moving
northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Ellerslie, Flat Rock, Junction City, Midland, Baldwinville,
Baughville, Upatoi, Olive Branch, Talbotton, Po Biddy Crossroads,
Geneva, and Waverly Hall.

01/10/2025

https://gov.georgia.gov/document/2025-executive-order/01092501/download

2025 Executive Orders
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