Special Weather Statement 09/25/2024 08:32 for Georgia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 11:32AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 25, 2024 - 8:32am
Expires: 
September 25, 2024 - 9:15am
Description: 
At 1132 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or 9 miles southeast of Rome, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds 40 to 50 mph, up to penny sized hail, frequent 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, Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, White, Kingston, Taylorsville, Cassville, Sonoraville, Lindale, Folsom, Pine Log, and Funkhouser.
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: 
Gordon; Floyd; Bartow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA