Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 832 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mountain Scene, or near
Hiawassee, 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...
Helen, Unicoi State Park, Robertstown, Blue Mountain Shelter,
Brasstown Bald, Anna Ruby Falls, Macedonia, Mountain Scene, and Low
Gap Shelter.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Union; Towns; White
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov