Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 2:48pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 548 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Diamond Hill, or near
Danielsville, moving south at 15 mph.
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...
Watkinsville, Danielsville, Athens, Nicholson, Winterville, Crawford,
North High Shoals, Colbert, Arnoldsville, Bishop, Maxeys, Hull,
Whitehall, Athens-Clarke County, Stephens, Westgate Park, Diamond
Hill, Beechwood Hills, Oconee Heights, and Eastville.
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:
Jackson; Madison; Clarke; Oconee; Oglethorpe
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov