WWUS82 KFFC 041902

SPSFFC



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

302 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026

 

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Floyd GA-

302 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Floyd

County through 330 PM EDT...



At 302 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or near Rome,

moving northwest at 10 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...

Rome, Shannon, Seney, Armuchee, Lindale, and Coosa.



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 3442 8523 3443 8521 3428 8502 3426 8502

      3425 8501 3425 8502 3421 8502 3421 8504

      3418 8505 3409 8511 3409 8512 3408 8512

      3419 8538

TIME...MOT...LOC 1902Z 120DEG 9KT 3422 8512 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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