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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
648 PM EDT Fri Jul 11 2025
 

GAZ020-021-112315-
Cherokee GA-Bartow GA-
648 PM EDT Fri Jul 11 2025

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Cherokee and southeastern Bartow Counties through 715 PM EDT...

At 648 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Emerson, or near
Cartersville. This storm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can 
         hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by 
         lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding 
         especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Cartersville, Emerson, George Washington Carver St Pk, Kellogg Creek,
Red Top Mountain State Park, Oak Grove, Sutallee, and Hobgood Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.  Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

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LAT...LON 3430 8464 3408 8455 3408 8481 3420 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 252DEG 4KT 3414 8474 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH

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