Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA

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

GAZ019-030-051800-
Polk GA-Floyd GA-
131 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Floyd
and north central Polk Counties through 200 PM EDT...

At 131 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or 8 miles
northeast of Cedartown, moving east 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...
Seney and Lindale.

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 3416 8523 3423 8506 3417 8504 3409 8505
      3408 8502 3408 8521
TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 261DEG 8KT 3413 8518

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

$$