Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
628 WWUS82 KFFC 162004 SPSFFC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 404 PM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024 GAZ006-008-162045- Union GA-Fannin GA- 404 PM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Union and northeastern Fannin Counties through 445 PM EDT... At 404 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Loving, or 8 miles northeast of Blue Ridge, moving north at 10 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... Blue Ridge, Morganton, Hemp, Mineral Bluff, Nottely Dam, Hurst, Ivy Log, and Loving. 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 3477 8421 3499 8440 3499 8402 TIME...MOT...LOC 2004Z 186DEG 10KT 3494 8421 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$