Special Weather Statement for Fannin; Gilmer; Union +2 more
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At 648 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Marble to near Nottely Dam to Blue Ridge, and moving southeast at 25 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...
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for north central and northeastern Georgia.
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At 648 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Marble to near Nottely Dam to Blue Ridge, and moving southeast at 25 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... Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Young Harris, Morganton, Suches, Gumlog, Loving, Jones Creek, Woods Hole Shelter, Pisgah, Mineral Bluff, Vogel State Park, Stover Creek Shelter, Gaddistown, Hemp, Margret, Brasstown Bald, Nottely Dam, and Hurst.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:48PM 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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