Special Weather Statement for Rockdale; Clayton; Henry
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What is happening
At 339 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hidden Valley Park, or 10 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light,...
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.
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Bulletin details
At 339 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hidden Valley Park, or 10 miles northeast of Jonesboro, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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... McDonough, Stockbridge, Hidden Valley Park, Rex, Panola Mountain State Park, Richardson Park, and Kelleytown.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 3:39PM 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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