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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1124 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

GAC313-090334-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0400Z/
Whitfield GA-
1124 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WHITFIELD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has weakened.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for north central
and northwestern Georgia.

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LAT...LON 3465 8472 3478 8472 3480 8456 3472 8445
      3463 8453
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 266DEG 28KT 3471 8464

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GAC123-213-090400-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240509T0400Z/
Gilmer GA-Murray GA-
1124 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GILMER AND SOUTHEASTERN MURRAY COUNTIES...

At 1124 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Tails Creek, or 8 miles west of Ellijay, moving east
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Mountaintown, Fort Mountain State Park, and
Tails Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3465 8472 3478 8472 3480 8456 3472 8445
      3463 8453
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 266DEG 28KT 3471 8464

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

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