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

GAZ033-034-045-052130-
North Fulton GA-DeKalb GA-Gwinnett GA-
502 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of DeKalb, southwestern
Gwinnett and central Fulton Counties through 530 PM EDT...

At 500 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Druid Hills, or over
Decatur, moving east at 25 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...
Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Snellville, Lilburn,
Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston, Stone Mountain, Avondale
Estates, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Tucker, Belvedere Park, North Decatur,
North Atlanta, North Druid Hills, and Midtown.

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 3387 8442 3397 8403 3378 8399 3372 8406
      3370 8407 3369 8438
TIME...MOT...LOC 2100Z 260DEG 20KT 3380 8432 

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

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