Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 1:13PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 10, 2024 - 10:13am
Expires:
December 10, 2024 - 10:45am
Description:
At 113 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Fairmount, or 13 miles
west of Jasper, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Jasper, Adairsville, Ball Ground, Nelson, White, Waleska, East
Ellijay, Talking Rock, Fairmount, Ranger, Talona, Marblehill, Folsom,
Salacoa Valley, Pine Log, Blaine, Lake Tamarack, Talmadge, Tate, and
Reavis Mountain.
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:
Gilmer; Gordon; Pickens; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA