Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/28/2026 20:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 28 at 11:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 28, 2026 - 8:33pm
Expires: 
August 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1132 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cleveland, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Cleveland, Helen, Suches, Unicoi State Park, Whitley Gap Shelter, Robertstown, Camp Coleman Lake, Anna Ruby Falls, Garland, Smithgall Woods Conservation Are, Porter Springs, Turners Corner, Sautee, and Qualatchee Lake.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Union; Lumpkin; White
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov