Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or 7
miles north of Ellijay, 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...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Mountaintown.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov