Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Pisgah, or 9 miles east
of Ellijay, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Sequoyah Lake, Cartecay, Pisgah, Roy, and Fausett Lake.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Pickens; Dawson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov