WWUS82 KFFC 052005

SPSFFC



Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Peachtree City GA

405 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

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Hall GA-Dawson GA-Forsyth GA-Lumpkin GA-

405 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern

Forsyth, southeastern Lumpkin, southeastern Dawson and northwestern

Hall Counties through 445 PM EDT...



At 405 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Silver City, or 7 miles

south of Dawsonville, moving northeast 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...

Gainesville, Dawsonville, Dougherty, Matt, Silver City, Murrayville,

Chestatee, Auraria, Coal Mountain, and War Hill Park.



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 3422 8408 3434 8421 3451 8409 3448 8389

      3433 8381

TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 226DEG 9KT 3433 8408 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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