Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 11:44AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 8:44am
Expires:
December 10, 2024 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1143 AM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Borden Springs, or 9
miles east of Piedmont, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Rome, Cedartown, Rockmart, Tallapoosa, Aragon, Cave Spring,
Taylorsville, Fish Creek, Etna, Lindale, Esom Hill, Antioch, Van
Wert, and Seney.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Floyd; Polk; Haralson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA