Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 11:50AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 8:50am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1150 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jones Mill, or 10
miles west of Blue Ridge, moving east at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Higdon, Colwell, Epworth, and Jones Mill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov