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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
757 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

GAZ042-052-190030-
Carroll GA-Heard GA-
757 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Carroll and northwestern Heard Counties through 830 PM EDT...

At 756 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ephesus, or 11 miles
northwest of Franklin, moving east at 5 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...
Ephesus, Centralhatchee, Roopville, Blackjack Mountain, and
Roosterville.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3348 8511 3339 8507 3330 8509 3335 8528
      3343 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 270DEG 6KT 3340 8523

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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