Special Weather Statement for Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin +6 more
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At 1028 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Jasper to Talmo, and moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured...
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. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for north central and northeastern Georgia.
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At 1028 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Jasper to Talmo, and moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning 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... Gainesville, Canton, Winder, Jefferson, Cumming, Jasper, Dawsonville, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Braselton, Auburn, Flowery Branch, Dacula, Oakwood, Ball Ground, Hoschton, Nelson, Waleska, and Bethlehem.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 10:28PM 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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