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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
818 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024
 

GAZ005-007-012>015-021-041245-
Gilmer GA-Dawson GA-Cherokee GA-Gordon GA-Pickens GA-Murray GA-
Lumpkin GA-
818 AM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern
Cherokee, southwestern Lumpkin, southern Gilmer, southeastern Murray,
Dawson, northeastern Gordon and Pickens Counties through 845 AM
EDT...

At 818 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Oakman to near Talking Rock to Hollis Lathem
Reservoir, and moving northeast at 20 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...
Jasper, Dawsonville, Ellijay, Nelson, East Ellijay, Talking Rock,
Ranger, Amicalola Falls State Park, Sequoyah Lake, Juno, Fausett
Lake, Len Foote Hike Inn, Cartecay, Oakman, Tate, Hinton, McKee,
Carters, Talona, and Tails Creek.

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 3471 8433 3447 8402 3433 8424 3433 8426
      3431 8428 3447 8448 3450 8479 3475 8474
TIME...MOT...LOC 1218Z 208DEG 17KT 3455 8471 3453 8445 3435 8427 

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

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