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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
752 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025
 

GAZ006>008-015-190030-
Gilmer GA-Union GA-Lumpkin GA-Fannin GA-
752 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Lumpkin, eastern Gilmer, western Union and eastern Fannin Counties
through 830 PM EDT...

At 752 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pisgah, or 11 miles
south of Blue Ridge, moving east at 30 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...
Blue Ridge, Morganton, Suches, Hemp, Margret, Hurst, Loving, Jones
Creek, Woods Hole Shelter, Dial, Springer Mountain Shelter, Pisgah,
Mineral Bluff, Cherry Log, Stover Creek Shelter, Hawk Mountain
Shelter, Roy, Gaddistown, and Black Gap Shelter.

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.

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LAT...LON 3488 8401 3470 8394 3461 8419 3462 8420
      3460 8422 3460 8425 3459 8426 3458 8429
      3465 8441 3488 8439 3496 8413
TIME...MOT...LOC 2352Z 250DEG 25KT 3470 8428 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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