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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
830 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024
 

GAZ011-019-060100-
Chattooga GA-Floyd GA-
830 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Floyd
and Chattooga Counties through 900 PM EDT...

At 828 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fullerton, or 8 miles
northeast of Cedar Bluff, moving northeast at 15 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...
Rome, Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo, Cloudland, Berryton,
Chattoogaville, Tidings, Armuchee, James H. Floyd State Park, and
Holland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3457 8549 3454 8526 3435 8515 3423 8545
      3452 8551
TIME...MOT...LOC 0028Z 221DEG 13KT 3430 8549 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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