Special Weather Statement for Emanuel
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What is happening
At 652 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Canoochee, or 9 miles northeast of Swainsboro, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...40 mph wind 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...
What the bulletin says to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
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Bulletin details
At 652 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Canoochee, or 9 miles northeast of Swainsboro, moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...40 mph wind 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... Swainsboro, Twin City, Garfield, Summertown, Three Points, Dellwood, Modoc, Canoochee, Colemans Lake, and George L Smith State Park.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 1 at 6:52PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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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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