The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has advised of the potential for severe weather conditions throughout the day tomorrow (Thursday.) The highest severe risk is along and south of I-20.
Currently, the metro Atlanta area is at an Enhanced Risk (a 3 out of a 5 on the Storm Prediction Center’s scale) and two possible rounds of severe thunderstorms have been predicted to impact our area. The first round will occur Thursday morning though the early afternoon with round two coming in during the late afternoon and night hours. The main impacts include:
- Tornadoes (Strong/long-track tornadoes possible)
- Damaging Winds (could down trees/power lines)
- Hail
- Heavy Rain (localized flooding possible)
Here are ways you can get prepared now:
- Keep updated on the latest weather by tuning in to your local weather channel and downloading a weather notification app so that it will notify you when a television or radio isn’t nearby.
- Sign up for the City’s Smart911 notification system to receive emergency weather alerts should your property be included in a storm predicting polygon.
- Determine a safe place to shelter in the event of a tornado. Look around your place for helmets, pillows, e.g. anything you can use to protect your head in the event of flying objects in high winds. As always, it’s good to be on the lowest floor of a house or structure since winds are less strong near the surface.
- Charge your devices including smartphones, laptops, etc. now, and leave them charging.
