Special Weather Statement
ModerateSpecial Weather Statement issued September 20 at 9:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Wind 40 mph (radar indicated) · Moving toward SW at 17 mph
Issued Until 16 min left
Areas Floyd, GA; Bartow, GA; Polk, GA
Full text
At 924 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or 9 miles southeast of Rome, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Rome, Cedartown, Rockmart, Aragon, Cave Spring, Seney, Fish Creek, Lindale, and Van Wert.
What 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.
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