Special Weather Statement for Crain, Georgia
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
757 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
GAZ042-052-190030-
Carroll GA-Heard GA-
757 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Carroll and northwestern Heard Counties through 830 PM EDT...
At 756 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ephesus, or 11 miles
northwest of Franklin, moving east at 5 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...
Ephesus, Centralhatchee, Roopville, Blackjack Mountain, and
Roosterville.
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 3348 8511 3339 8507 3330 8509 3335 8528
3343 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 270DEG 6KT 3340 8523
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH