Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Jul 5, 2019, 6:57 PM EDT (22:57 UTC)

Expired

Jul 5, 2019, 7:30 PM EDT

In force

33 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Wind

40

County Greene County, GA

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2019
 
GAZ038-050-052330-
Oglethorpe GA-Greene GA-
657 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN OGLETHORPE AND
NORTHERN GREENE COUNTIES UNTIL 730 PM EDT...

At 657 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Penfield, or 8 miles
north of Greensboro. This storm was nearly stationary.

  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
Union Point, Woodville, Maxeys and Penfield. 

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 3360 8331 3379 8328 3379 8307 3360 8305
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 001DEG 4KT 3370 8319 

WIND...40MPH

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