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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
535 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

GAZ012-013-020-021-111000-
Cherokee GA-Gordon GA-Bartow GA-Pickens GA-
535 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Cherokee, southeastern Gordon, southwestern Pickens and central
Bartow Counties through 600 AM EDT...

At 535 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stilesboro, or near
Cartersville, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind 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...
Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White, Cassville,
Fairmount, Sonoraville, Salacoa Valley, Pine Log, Folsom, and
Funkhouser.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should
slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3437 8455 3408 8482 3415 8496 3448 8485
      3449 8466
TIME...MOT...LOC 0935Z 205DEG 29KT 3412 8488

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$
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