Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 3:42PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 342 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Dalton to near Tails Creek, and moving northeast
at 40 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, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill,
Cohutta, Morganton, Crandall, Sumac, Jones Mill, Higdon, Gregory,
Loving, Cohutta Wilderness, Epworth, Conasauga Lake, Beaverdale, and
Mineral Bluff.
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:
Whitfield; Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Union
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov