Special Weather Statement for DeKalb; Rockdale; Newton
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What is happening
At 1015 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakeview Estates, or near Conyers, moving southeast at 20 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...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 1015 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Lakeview Estates, or near Conyers, moving southeast at 20 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... Conyers, Covington, Oxford, Lithonia, Porterdale, Lakeview Estates, Georgia International Horse Park, Magnet, Almon, Milstead, Arabia Mountain, Big Haynes Creek Park, Gum Creek, Rocky Plains, Oak Hill, and Redan.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 10:16AM 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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