Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 648 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Marble to near Nottely Dam to Blue Ridge, and moving
southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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, Suches,
Gumlog, Loving, Jones Creek, Woods Hole Shelter, Pisgah, Mineral
Bluff, Vogel State Park, Stover Creek Shelter, Gaddistown, Hemp,
Margret, Brasstown Bald, Nottely Dam, and Hurst.
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; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov