Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 11:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1146 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Ringgold, moving east
at 10 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...
Ringgold, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, Boynton, Indian Springs, and
Graysville.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Catoosa; Whitfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov