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WWUS82 KFFC 051739
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
139 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

GAZ004>007-012-013-051815-
Gilmer GA-Whitfield GA-Gordon GA-Pickens GA-Murray GA-Fannin GA-
139 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Gilmer, Murray,
southeastern Whitfield, northeastern Gordon, northwestern Pickens and
Fannin Counties through 215 PM EDT...

At 139 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Jones Mill to near Oakman, and moving east at 25
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...
Dalton, Calhoun, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Eton, East Ellijay,
Resaca, Morganton, Crandall, Sequoyah Lake, Sumac, Jones Mill,
Higdon, Redbud, Gregory, Loving, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, and
Conasauga Lake.

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 3499 8415 3495 8418 3493 8416 3483 8419
      3451 8438 3453 8500 3499 8482
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 257DEG 21KT 3493 8456 3457 8476

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

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