Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 12:27PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 9:27am
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Naomi, or near
Lafayette, moving southeast at 10 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...
Lafayette, Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe, Chickamauga, Tunnel
Hill, Chattanooga Valley, La Fayette, Center Post, Blue Spring,
Fairview, Linwood, Villanow, Chattanooga Valley, Cloudland Canyon
State Park, Cooper Heights, Rock Spring, Naomi, Rising Fawn, and
Suttles Mill.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov