Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 08:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 11:17AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 8:17am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
At 1117 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Beaverdale, or 10 miles northwest of Chatsworth, moving southeast at 5 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... Chatsworth, Varnell, Cohutta, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Sumac, and Gregory.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov