Special Weather Statement for North Fulton; Gwinnett; South Fulton +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clayton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, North Fulton, South Fulton
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 619 AM EDT, heavy rain was centered over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta... and was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk for downed trees. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects is expected. Trees can also down...
What the bulletin says to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 619 AM EDT, heavy rain was centered over Lakewood Park, or near Atlanta... and was nearly stationary. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind and enhanced risk for downed trees. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects is expected. Trees can also down more easily with already wet soil from previous rainfall. Locations impacted include... Atlanta, Decatur, Peachtree Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Dunwoody, East Point, Duluth, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park, Lilburn, Chamblee, Norcross, Doraville, Clarkston, Morrow, Hapeville, and Stone Mountain.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued October 10 at 6:21AM 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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