Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
450 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

GAZ019-182115-
Floyd GA-
450 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Floyd
County through 515 PM EDT...

At 450 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Rome, moving northeast
at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
         ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Rome, Shannon, and Lindale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3417 8513 3424 8527 3438 8517 3440 8509
      3430 8503
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 216DEG 10KT 3425 8517

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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