Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Jun 13, 2018, 8:21 PM EDT (00:21 UTC)

Expired

Jun 13, 2018, 8:45 PM EDT

In force

24 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Wind

40

County Henry County, GA

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WWUS82 KFFC 140021
SPSFFC

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
821 PM EDT WED JUN 13 2018
 
GAZ046-057-140045-
Rockdale GA-Henry GA-
821 PM EDT WED JUN 13 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN ROCKDALE AND HENRY
COUNTIES UNTIL 845 PM EDT...

At 821 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was near Flippen, or near
McDonough...moving east at 5 mph.

  HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind...frequent cloud to ground lightning 
           and heavy rain.

  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.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Kelleytown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

LAT...LON 3351 8418 3354 8419 3360 8409 3347 8406
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 262DEG 5KT 3353 8416 

WIND...40MPH

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