Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 622 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Oakman to near Jasper to near Marblehill, and moving
north at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Jasper, Ellijay, East Ellijay, Talking Rock, Ranger, Amicalola Falls
State Park, Sequoyah Lake, Juno, Fausett Lake, Len Foote Hike Inn,
Cartecay, Oakman, Hinton, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Marblehill,
Hollis Lathem Reservoir, Blaine, and Lake Tamarack.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Murray; Gilmer; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov