Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
Issued by NWS Atlanta, GA
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303 WWUS82 KFFC 182039 SPSFFC Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 439 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024 GAZ056>058-182115- Butts GA-Spalding GA-Henry GA- 439 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Spalding, southeastern Henry and southwestern Butts Counties through 515 PM EDT... At 439 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Locust Grove, or 8 miles south of McDonough, 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... Jackson, Locust Grove, Flovilla, Jenkinsburg, Towalaga, Luella, Walker Mill, McKibben, and Indian Springs State Park. 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 3340 8419 3336 8392 3325 8390 3320 8400 3320 8405 3329 8424 TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 284DEG 19KT 3332 8414 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH $$