Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 6 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2025 - 2:15am
Expires:
April 6, 2025 - 2:45am
Description:
At 514 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Gumlog to Jones Creek to near Sequoyah Lake, and
moving east at 35 mph.
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...
Amicalola Falls State Park, Young Harris, Blue Mountain Shelter,
Gumlog, Titus, Jones Creek, Woods Hole Shelter, Low Gap Shelter,
Juno, Fausett Lake, Len Foote Hike Inn, Suches, Pisgah, Vogel State
Park, Stover Creek Shelter, Plum Orchard Gap Shelter, Turners Corner,
Hiawassee, Gaddistown, and McKee.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Dawson; Lumpkin; White
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
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