Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:35PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:35pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 435 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tails Creek, or 10
miles west of Ellijay, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Jasper, Talking Rock, Fairmount, Ranger, Carters, Talona, Tails
Creek, Ramhurst, Blaine, Oakman, Hinton, and Roundtop.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Murray; Gilmer; Gordon; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov