Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Amicalola Falls State
Park, or 10 miles northwest of Dawsonville. This storm was nearly
stationary.
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...
Amicalola Falls State Park, Sequoyah Lake, Len Foote Hike Inn,
Cartecay, Black Gap Shelter, Lake Tamarack, Marblehill, Nimblewill,
Juno, and Fausett Lake.
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:
Gilmer; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov