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Flood Watch issued September 27 at 8:50AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia, including thefollowing areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Butts, Jasper,Jones, Monroe and Putnam. In east central Georgia, Glascock,Greene, Hancock, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes. In north centralGeorgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas,Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin,Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton,Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson,Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwestGeorgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon,Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In westcentral Georgia, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spaldingand Troup.* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Additional rainfall may exacerbate flooding across the watcharea. Rain will continue to lift north through the remainderof the morning.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:43AM EDT until September 27 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GAFFWFFCThe National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a* Flash Flood Warning for...Clayton County in north central Georgia...Southeastern Cobb County in north central Georgia...DeKalb County in north central Georgia...Northeastern Fayette County in north central Georgia...South Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...Henry County in north central Georgia...Rockdale County in north central Georgia...* Until 1245 PM EDT Friday.* At 643 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedheavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inchesof rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inchesin 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches arepossible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expectedto begin shortly.HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producingflash flooding.SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, McDonough, Decatur, Fayetteville,Conyers, Jonesboro, City of South Fulton, Peachtree Corners, SandySprings, Smyrna, Dunwoody, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City,Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park and Fairburn.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 27 at 5:16AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- McDonough* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 50 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74to 110 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or2 hurricane force.- PREPARE: Last minute efforts should solely focus onprotecting life. The area remains subject to considerablewind damage.- ACT: Now is the time to shelter from life-threatening wind.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Unfolding- Potential impacts from the main wind event are unfolding.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional around 1 inch- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extremeflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forextreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare likely.- PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extremeand widespread rainfall flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow theirbanks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become ragingrivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage downvalleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides andmudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may becomestressed.- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Numerous places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofraging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closureswith some weakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should continue to include possibletornadoes.- PREPARE: Stay within your shelter keeping informed of thelatest tornado situation.- ACT: Move quickly to the safest place within your shelterif a tornado warning is issued.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- Family emergency plans: Federal Emergency Management Agency- http://ready.gov/hurricanes- Local weather conditions and forecasts:- http://weather.gov/atlanta

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