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Tree and powerlines down along Old Morrow Rd south of Battle Creek Rd.
The Clayton County Emergency Manager and the general public reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from the Forest Park area to Morrow.
The Clayton County Emergency Manager and the general public reported numerous trees and power lines blown down from the Forest Park area to Morrow.
Winds gusted between 35 and 55 mph for several hours. A gust to 52 mph was recorded at Atlanta-Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL) at 4:07 AM EST. The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county.
The Public reported a tree down across power lines in front of Mundy's Mill High School.
The local Electric Membership Corporation reported around 1000 customers without electricity due to trees blown down onto power lines in the Weybridge community.
The Clayton County Emergency Manager reported numerous trees and power lines blown down across the county. Twenty four homes had minor damage, 14 reported major damage and 2 homes were destroyed. Damage estimates to homes alone are estimated at $1.4 million. Three occupied vehicles were struck by falling trees in separate incidents. Three people in those vehicles received minor injuries. The ASOS at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport measured wind gusts of 61 mph and 64 mph. Radar estimated between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain fell across the county with 4.45 inches measured in the Riverdale area.
The local electric utility company reported scattered power lines blown down from south of Riverdale to Morrow. Locations include Lyle Drive, Martha Drive and Brian Lane, and Castleton Lane.
The 911 Center reported power lines down along Pinedale Drive.
A significant winter storm impacted north and portions of central Georgia on Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th. For areas south of the Atlanta Metropolitan area and into central Georgia, the event began Wednesday morning the 12th. Rain mixed with and changed over to freezing rain through the morning hours, resulting in ice accretions of a tenth (0.1) to a third (0.33) of an inch of ice. Widespread power outages were reported, with some customers without power for over two days. The event ended as a round of light snow Wednesday evening.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down across the county. Power lines were downed on Highway 85 in Riverdale, causing the road to be shut down.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that numerous trees were blown down across the county. Power lines were downed on Highway 85 in Riverdale, causing the road to be shut down.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county, mainly in the northern portion. The worst damage was concentrated along Thornhedge Drive.
An off duty National Weather Service employee observed a few trees and at least one power line down along Georgia Highway 314 from just north of the Fayette county line to approximately two miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Clayton County Emergency Management Director reported that several trees and power lines were down across the county, but mostly in the Jonesboro and northeast part of the county.
The maximum snowfall reported was 2.0 inches. A few trees and power lines were down.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that many trees and power lines were blown down across the county. Trees and power lines were down on Georgia Highway 138 between Jonesboro and the Henry county line. Official wind gust measurements at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in the far northwest part of the county were 45 knots, but damage suggested that stronger winds were evident in other parts of the county.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that several trees were blown down throughout the county. Trees were also down at the intersection of Elliot Road and Concle Road and Flint River Road and Glenwood Drive. Approximately 1000 residents, mostly in the Morrow area, were left without power during the storm.
The Clayton County 911 Center reported that at least six trees were blown down in different areas scattered about the county. Some power lines were also down as a result.
A damage survey, conducted by National Weather Service personnel from the Peachtree City, Georgia office, determined that an F0 tornado briefly touched down at the Forest Square Shopping Center on Georgia Highway 54, Jonesboro Road, near the southwest corner of Fort Gillem. This is about 3 miles southeast of Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport. Six buildings sustained considerable damage, mainly to roofs, windows, and to exteriors. A pawnshop in the shopping center lost part of its roof and a Pizza Hut, immediately next door, lost all of its windows. Several other buildings in the area lost windows from flying debris. A nearby Pep Boys Auto Parts store lots a large portion of its roof and exterior awnings. The flying debris from the roof of the damaged buildings, particularly the Pep Boys store, caused damage to 15 to 20 cars parked nearby. Many of the cars had their rear windows shattered out and appeared as if they had been hit with a major hailstorm, although no hail was reported in the area. It is believed that rock pebbles from the roofs of the damaged buildings were largely responsible for this occurrence. The flying debris and glass caused injury to 8 people. The injuries were described as being mainly cuts and bruises, although one person suffered a broken arm. Power lines were also reported down in the same area.
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I’m so sick of these random ass power outages. Glad this one only lasted a min or two. Smh.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Forest Park, Georgia
| City | Forest Park |
| County | Clayton |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 30297, 30298 |
Report of 3 trees and powerlines down at intersection of Dixon Industrial Blvd and Lake Ridge Court.