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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 11:45 PM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Lumpkin, southern White, southeastern Dawson and northwestern Hall Counties through 815 PM EDT... At 745 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Garland, or near Dahlonega, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea 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... Dahlonega, Cleveland, Clermont, Murrayville, Camp Coleman Lake, Auraria, Garland, Mossy Creek, Porter Springs, Turners Corner, and Qualatchee Lake. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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