Stanley Rapids Weather

FFWFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Fannin County in north central Georgia...
Murray County in northwestern Georgia...
Northeastern Whitfield County in northwestern Georgia...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Dalton, Chatsworth, Varnell, Eton, Crandall, Sumac, Cisco, Gregory,
Conasauga Lake, Beaverdale, Fort Mountain State Park, Dawnville,
Cohutta Wilderness, Jones Mill and Rocky Face.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

At 547 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Conasauga Lake, or 8
miles northeast of Chatsworth, moving northeast at 20 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...
Chatsworth, Eton, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Gregory, Cohutta
Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Tennga, Cisco, Fort Mountain
State Park, and Colwell.

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.