Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 06:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:17AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 6:17am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
At 917 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Mill Creek, or near Dalton. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Dalton, Rocky Face, Mill Creek, Tilton, and Villanow.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Walker; Whitfield
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov