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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
642 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

GAZ022-023-025-034-035-072330-
Hall GA-Jackson GA-Barrow GA-Forsyth GA-Gwinnett GA-
642 PM EDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Barrow,
northeastern Forsyth, northeastern Gwinnett, southern Hall and
northwestern Jackson Counties through 730 PM EDT...

At 642 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Thompsons Mill, or 10
miles northwest of Winder, moving north at 15 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...
Gainesville, Sugar Hill, Buford, Braselton, Auburn, Flowery Branch,
Oakwood, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Rest Haven, Candler, Thompsons
Mill, Chateau Elan, Aqualand Park, Chestnut Mountain, Oscarville,
Road Atlanta-Lanier Speedway, Lake Lanier Islands, and Hog Mountain.

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 3421 8360 3399 8388 3409 8406 3433 8397
      3433 8396 3434 8396 3437 8375
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 200DEG 14KT 3411 8384

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

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