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

GAZ030-031-051845-
Polk GA-Paulding GA-
215 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Paulding and eastern Polk Counties through 245 PM EDT...

At 213 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Rockmart, or 10 miles
east of Cedartown, moving southeast at 5 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...
Rockmart, Aragon, Braswell, Taylorsville, Yorkville, Fish Creek,
Antioch, Van Wert, and Seney.

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 3410 8511 3410 8505 3408 8505 3408 8497
      3405 8485 3385 8498 3388 8504 3390 8504
      3390 8509 3396 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1813Z 298DEG 4KT 3401 8507 

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

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