Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1030 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
GAZ004-005-090300-
Whitfield GA-Murray GA-
1030 PM EDT Wed May 8 2024
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Murray and east
central Whitfield Counties through 1100 PM EDT...
At 1030 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Varnell to near Mill Creek, and moving east at 40
mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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...
Dalton, Chatsworth, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill, Crandall, Conasauga
Lake, Dawnville, Sumac, and Fort Mountain State Park.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for north
central and northwestern Georgia.
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LAT...LON 3498 8462 3486 8462 3483 8459 3479 8461
3479 8462 3478 8464 3477 8464 3473 8466
3470 8466 3470 8496 3486 8503
TIME...MOT...LOC 0230Z 259DEG 36KT 3485 8497 3469 8500
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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