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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1017 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
 

GAZ012-080245-
Gordon GA-
1017 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Gordon
County through 1045 PM EDT...

At 1017 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Oostanaula, or near
Calhoun, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Calhoun, Resaca, Plainville, Sonoraville, Oostanaula, Sugar Valley,
Redbud, Nickelsville, and Audubon.

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 3462 8486 3461 8482 3446 8481 3440 8485
      3440 8495 3438 8496 3438 8497 3440 8497
      3439 8498 3440 8504 3450 8502 3461 8504
      3462 8491
TIME...MOT...LOC 0217Z 282DEG 13KT 3450 8502 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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