Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Crandall, or near
Chatsworth, 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...
Dalton, Calhoun, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Varnell, Eton, East Ellijay,
Resaca, Crandall, Tails Creek, Sumac, Ramhurst, Tilton, Conasauga
Lake, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Cisco, Mountaintown, Fort Mountain State
Park, and Nickelsville.
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:
Whitfield; Murray; Gilmer; Gordon
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov