Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/19/2026 13:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:52PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 19, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires: 
September 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 452 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with frequent lightning 6 miles southwest of Clayton, or 4 miles northwest of Lake Rabun, moving south at 10 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Tiger, Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Lake Burton, Lakemont, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Hollywood, Batesville, Seed Lake, and Turnerville.
Instruction: 
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors, stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches.
Area Description: 
Rabun; Habersham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov