Towns County, GA
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Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Saturday 09/19 4:34 PM EDT – Saturday 09/19 5:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 433 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mountain Scene, or 9 miles southeast of Hiawassee, moving south 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... Helen, Unicoi State Park, Robertstown, Anna Ruby Falls, Smithgall Woods Conservation Are, Mountain Scene, and Sautee.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Towns
- White
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Severe Thunderstorm Risk - Saturday
Created by the NWS Peachtree City WFO
Scattered storms are expected this afternoon and evening. Some storms will be strong to severe and capable of damaging wind gusts. Heavy rain and frequent lightning will be hazards with all storms.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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