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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

131 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

 

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Gilmer GA-

131 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025



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

County through 200 PM EDT...



At 131 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartecay, or near

Ellijay, moving south at 5 mph.



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...

Ellijay, East Ellijay, Talona, Cartecay, Roy, and Roundtop.



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 3468 8428 3457 8429 3458 8433 3456 8435

      3456 8437 3455 8437 3455 8442 3456 8443

      3455 8447 3456 8447 3456 8449 3455 8448

      3455 8450 3457 8450 3455 8452 3455 8462

      3474 8449

TIME...MOT...LOC 1731Z 017DEG 5KT 3465 8442 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...<30 MPH



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