Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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WWUS82 KFFC 182024
SPSFFC
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
424 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024
GAZ046-048-057-058-182100-
Butts GA-Rockdale GA-Newton GA-Henry GA-
424 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Rockdale,
central Henry, north central Butts and southwestern Newton Counties
through 500 PM EDT...
At 424 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kelleytown, or 8 miles
north of McDonough, moving southeast 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...
McDonough, Conyers, Covington, Stockbridge, Porterdale, Ola, Magnet,
Richardson Park, Flippen, Fincherville, Kelleytown, Oak Hill, Eagles
Landing, and Rocky Plains.
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 3362 8412 3362 8411 3366 8408 3359 8384
3344 8386 3337 8406 3351 8424
TIME...MOT...LOC 2024Z 297DEG 16KT 3356 8411
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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