Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/06/2026 17:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:12PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 6, 2026 - 5:12pm
Expires: 
September 6, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 812 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blountsville, or 8 miles north of Gray, moving south at 10 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... Gray, Ethridge, Bradley, Wayside, Browns Crossing, Haddock, Round Oak, Clinton, and Blountsville.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Jasper; Jones; Baldwin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov