Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
813 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

GAZ019-030-060045-
Polk GA-Floyd GA-
813 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Floyd and
northwestern Polk Counties through 845 PM EDT...

At 812 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cave Spring, or 8 miles
north of Cedartown, moving northeast 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...
Rome, Cedartown, Cave Spring, Shannon, Seney, Lindale, and Coosa.

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 3439 8513 3421 8504 3409 8505 3401 8536
      3420 8545 3425 8546
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 244DEG 15KT 3414 8530

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

$$