Special Weather Statement for Cobb; North Fulton; Douglas
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What you need to know
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- Cobb, Douglas, North Fulton
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What is happening
At 257 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mableton, or near Atlanta, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
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. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 257 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mableton, or near Atlanta, moving east at 5 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Atlanta, Douglasville, City of South Fulton, Smyrna, East Point, Midtown, West End, Vinings, Bankhead, Six Flags Over Georgia, Cascade Heights, Bolton, Atlantic Station, and Mableton.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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