Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 739 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Trion, or near
Summerville, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Center Post, Subligna, Berryton, Tidings,
Armuchee, and James H. Floyd State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Walker; Chattooga; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov