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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1132 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

GAZ012-019-020-251615-
Gordon GA-Bartow GA-Floyd GA-
1132 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Floyd,
south central Gordon and Bartow Counties through 1215 PM EDT...

At 1132 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or 9 miles
southeast of Rome, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Winds 40 to 50 mph, up to penny sized hail, frequent
         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...
Rome, Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, White, Kingston,
Taylorsville, Cassville, Sonoraville, Lindale, Folsom, Pine Log, and
Funkhouser.

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 3449 8485 3438 8470 3424 8465 3423 8465
      3408 8501 3408 8505 3410 8505 3410 8510
      3420 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 1532Z 231DEG 19KT 3418 8506

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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