Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 15:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 618 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Trion, or 7 miles north of Summerville, moving southeast at 15 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... Summerville, Trion, Center Post, and Subligna.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Walker; Chattooga
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov