Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/04/2026 20:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 11:20PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
At 1120 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Fabius, or near Bridgeport, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Lakeview, Cole City, Wildwood, Stephensville, Fairview, New England, Chattanooga Valley, Morganville, Hooker, and Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Dade; Walker; Catoosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov