Special Weather Statement for Fannin; Union; Towns
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What is happening
At 539 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Culberson, or 8 miles west of Murphy, moving southeast at 15 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....
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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Bulletin details
At 539 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Culberson, or 8 miles west of Murphy, moving southeast at 15 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... Gumlog, Nottely Dam, Ivy Log, and Alexanders Mill.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:40PM 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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