Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:20PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:20pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 820 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Naomi, or near
Lafayette, moving southeast at 20 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...
Lafayette, Trion, Resaca, La Fayette, Naomi, Center Post, Subligna,
Suttles Mill, Lake Marvin, Linwood, Villanow, Sugar Valley, and
Everett Springs.
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
northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Walker; Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov