Special Weather Statement

Locations Affected

Jasper, GA ∙ Mount Oglethorpe, GA ∙ Nelson, GA ∙ Ball Ground, GA ∙ Tate, GA

Full Alert Message

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 144 PM EDT Fri May 2 2025 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Cherokee, southwestern Dawson and eastern Pickens Counties through 215 PM EDT... At 144 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Tate, or near Jasper, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel sized hail and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jasper, Ball Ground, Nelson, Lake Tamarack, Marblehill, Tate, and Reavis Mountain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. && LAT...LON 3432 8439 3443 8452 3455 8432 3444 8415 TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 234DEG 17KT 3440 8441 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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