Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:55AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 4:55am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 755 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Apison, or near
Ringgold. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Ringgold, Varnell, and Cohutta.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Catoosa; Whitfield
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov