Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 643 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Big Frog Mountain to near Conasauga Lake to near
Fort Mountain State Park, and moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Crandall, Conasauga Lake, Tails Creek, Jones
Mill, Cherry Log, Mountaintown, Higdon, Fort Mountain State Park, and
Colwell.
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 northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Murray; Fannin; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov