Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 4:18PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 418 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was over Oscarville, or 8 miles
east of Cumming, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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...
Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Aqualand Park, Murrayville,
Chestatee, Oscarville, and War Hill Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Dawson; Lumpkin; Forsyth; Hall
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov