Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/28/2026 13:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 4:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 28, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires: 
July 28, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 445 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Murphy, moving southeast at 30 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... Blairsville, Young Harris, Blue Mountain Shelter, Brasstown Bald, Gumlog, Nottely Dam, Ivy Log, Mountain Scene, Woods Hole Shelter, Low Gap Shelter, Owltown, Vogel State Park, Track Rock, Blood Mountain Shelter, and Alexanders 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: 
Union; Towns
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov