Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Jul 5, 2019, 3:21 PM EDT (19:21 UTC)

Expired

Jul 5, 2019, 3:45 PM EDT

In force

24 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Wind

40

County Hall County, GA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2019
 
GAZ023-024-051945-
Hall GA-Banks GA-
321 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHEASTERN HALL AND WESTERN
BANKS COUNTIES UNTIL 345 PM EDT...

At 321 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was near Lula, or 9 miles
northeast of Gainesville...moving south 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
Gainesville, Lula, Clermont and Gillsville. 

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 3446 8383 3450 8368 3435 8358 3429 8369
      3430 8381
TIME...MOT...LOC 1921Z 338DEG 6KT 3441 8373 

WIND...40MPH

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