Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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186 WWUS82 KFFC 182057 SPSFFC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 457 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024 GAZ021-022-033-182130- North Fulton GA-Cherokee GA-Forsyth GA- 457 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024 ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Cherokee, Forsyth and northeastern Fulton Counties through 530 PM EDT... At 457 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Matt to Ducktown to Union Hill, and moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Canton, Cumming, Milton, Free Home, Buffington, Drew, Union Hill, Coal Mountain, Hightower, Birmingham, Matt, Silver City, Chestatee, Holbrook, Lathemtown, and Ducktown. 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 3433 8395 3419 8406 3411 8433 3424 8448 3427 8429 3434 8421 3434 8400 TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 286DEG 16KT 3433 8416 3425 8425 3421 8440 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$