Special Weather Statement for Whitfield; Murray; Gilmer
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At 1102 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Rocky Face to Talona. These storms were nearly stationary. 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...
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 northwestern Georgia.
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At 1102 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Rocky Face to Talona. These storms were nearly stationary. 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... Dalton, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill, East Ellijay, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Ramhurst, Rocky Face, Cartecay, Dawnville, Mountaintown, Fort Mountain State Park, North Georgia Speedway, and Roundtop.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 11:02PM 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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