Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 13:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 432 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Crandall, or 8 miles northeast of Chatsworth, 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... Chatsworth, Eton, Crandall, Conasauga Lake, Tennga, Cisco, Fort Mountain State Park, and Cohutta Wilderness.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Murray; Fannin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov