Special Weather Statement

At 122 AM EDT, heavy rain and tropical storm-force wind gusts were occurring near Green Island Hills, or near Columbus.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk for downed trees.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects is expected. Trees can also down more easily with already wet soil from previous rainfall.

Locations impacted include... Columbus, Bibb City, Goat Rock Lake, Laurel Hills, Green Island Hills, Vista Terrace, Cataula, Columbus Metropolitan Airport, Rose Hill, Mountain Hill, Benning Hills, Avondale, Benning Park, Fortson, Mulberry Grove, Saint Marys Hills, Edgewood, Flat Rock, Highland Park, and Sand Hill.