Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Subligna, or 7 miles
northeast of Summerville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny sized hail, 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, Calhoun, Summerville, Trion, Resaca, Lyerly, Center Post,
Oostanaula, Subligna, Suttles Mill, Tidings, Lake Marvin, Tilton,
Villanow, Berryton, Sugar Valley, Everett Springs, and James H. Floyd
State Park.
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:
Walker; Whitfield; Murray; Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov