Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
545 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

GAZ031-043-182215-
Douglas GA-Paulding GA-
545 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Paulding and northern Douglas Counties through 615 PM EDT...

At 544 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Winston, or 7 miles
northwest of Douglasville, moving east at 15 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...
Douglasville, Villa Rica, Hiram, Lithia Springs, Sweetwater Creek
State Park, Winston, Brownsville, and Chapel Hill.

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 3384 8483 3382 8472 3381 8472 3381 8468
      3379 8461 3378 8460 3370 8463 3365 8471
      3376 8489
TIME...MOT...LOC 2144Z 282DEG 12KT 3378 8482

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$