Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 12:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1237 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jasper, moving east at
15 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Dahlonega, Jasper, Dawsonville, Ball Ground, Nelson, Waleska, Talking
Rock, Dougherty, Amicalola Falls State Park, Sequoyah Lake,
Hightower, Juno, Fausett Lake, Matt, Talmadge, Tate, Hinton, McKee,
Marblehill, and Silver City.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Gilmer; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; Cherokee; Forsyth
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov