Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 134 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Woods Hole Shelter, or
11 miles south of Blairsville. This storm was nearly stationary.
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...
Suches, Camp Coleman Lake, Whitley Gap Shelter, Vogel State Park,
Porter Springs, Turners Corner, Woods Hole Shelter, and Blood
Mountain Shelter.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Union; Lumpkin; White
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov