Special Weather Statement for Newton
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What is happening
At 1041 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Covington, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Heavy rain may...
What the bulletin says to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 1041 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Covington, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Covington, Social Circle, Oxford, Porterdale, Newborn, Mansfield, Almon, Starrsville, and Brick Store.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 10:41AM 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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