Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 16:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:23pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 723 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Conasauga Lake to near Pine Log, and moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Cartersville, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Eton, White, East Ellijay, Talking Rock, Fairmount, Ranger, Crandall, Jones Mill, Cohutta Wilderness, Conasauga Lake, Oakman, Fort Mountain State Park, Funkhouser, Hinton, Carters, Talona, and Tails Creek.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Gordon; Pickens; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov