Special Weather Statement for Madison; Clarke; Oconee +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clarke, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 659 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Colbert to near North High Shoals, and moving northeast at 20 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...
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 659 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Colbert to near North High Shoals, and moving northeast at 20 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... Watkinsville, Danielsville, Athens, Comer, Winterville, Bogart, North High Shoals, Colbert, Bishop, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Whitehall, Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Diamond Hill, Smithonia, Beechwood Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee Heights, and Eastville.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 5 at 6:59PM 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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