Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/29/2026 19:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 10:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 29, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires: 
May 29, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
At 1043 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Lake Burton to near Cleveland to McKee, and moving north at 5 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Dahlonega, Cleveland, Dawsonville, Helen, Unicoi State Park, Robertstown, Camp Coleman Lake, Auraria, Anna Ruby Falls, Garland, Smithgall Woods Conservation Are, Porter Springs, Sautee, Qualatchee Lake, and McKee.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Dawson; Lumpkin; White
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov