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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
459 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

GAZ005-012-013-232130-
Gordon GA-Pickens GA-Murray GA-
459 PM EDT Thu May 23 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Murray,
Gordon and northwestern Pickens Counties through 530 PM EDT...

At 459 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Calhoun, moving
northeast at 20 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...
Calhoun, Resaca, Fairmount, Ranger, Carters, Sonoraville, Ramhurst,
Sugar Valley, Oakman, Redbud, Nickelsville, and Audubon.

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 3460 8465 3455 8465 3455 8461 3449 8456
      3440 8489 3440 8493 3454 8504 3461 8494
      3462 8493 3462 8492 3474 8476
TIME...MOT...LOC 2059Z 236DEG 16KT 3451 8491

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

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