Special Weather Statement for Chattooga; Floyd
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What is happening
At 722 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over James H. Floyd State Park, or near Summerville, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured...
What the bulletin says to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Bulletin details
At 722 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over James H. Floyd State Park, or near Summerville, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Subligna, Berryton, Tidings, James H. Floyd State Park, and Holland.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Peachtree City GA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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