SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN COWETA…SOUTHERN
CARROLL…NORTHERN TROUP AND HEARD COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM EDT…
At 234 PM EDT…a strong thunderstorm was near Texas, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD…Winds up to 40 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
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.
Some locations in the path of this storm include
Newnan, Franklin, Grantville, Centralhatchee, Roopville, Corinth,
Plant Yates, Arnco-Sargent, Powers Crossroads, Handy, Roosterville,
Waresville, Frolona, Lowell, Texas, Plant Wansley, Harrisonville and
Glenn.
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.
