Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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WWUS82 KFFC 100313
SPSFFC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1113 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
GAZ042-052-053-100345-
Coweta GA-Carroll GA-Heard GA-
1113 PM EDT Thu May 9 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Carroll,
northern Heard and northwestern Coweta Counties through 1145 PM
EDT...
At 1113 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Blackjack Mountain, or
12 miles southwest of Carrollton, 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...
Carrollton, Bowdon, Whitesburg, Ephesus, Centralhatchee, Roopville,
Plant Yates, Arnco-Sargent, Tyus, Powers Crossroads, Roosterville,
Seaton Lake, Handy, Clem, Lowell, Plant Wansley, and Blackjack
Mountain.
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 3360 8493 3345 8482 3333 8495 3338 8528
3357 8532
TIME...MOT...LOC 0313Z 272DEG 21KT 3348 8527
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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