Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 7:31PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 730 PM EST, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Rossville to near Henagar, and moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Dalton, Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe,
Chickamauga, Trion, Varnell, Lookout Mountain, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta,
Chattanooga Valley, La Fayette, Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post, Subligna,
Fairview, and Beaverdale.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Dade; Walker; Catoosa; Whitfield; Murray; Chattooga
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov