Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 617 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Coker Creek to near Turtletown to near Cohutta
Wilderness, and moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Young Harris, Morganton, Hemp,
Margret, Blue Mountain Shelter, Brasstown Bald, Higdon, Gumlog,
Nottely Dam, Hurst, Ivy Log, Loving, Jones Creek, Cohutta Wilderness,
Mountain Scene, Epworth, and Owltown.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Fannin; Union; Towns
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov