Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:19PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 4:19pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 719 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Roundtop, or 7 miles
southwest of Ellijay, moving southwest at 10 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...
Ranger, Talona, Hinton, Blaine, and Roundtop.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gilmer; Gordon; Pickens
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov