Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 210 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roy, or near Ellijay,
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...
Amicalola Falls State Park, Springer Mountain Shelter, Len Foote Hike
Inn, Cartecay, Pisgah, Black Gap Shelter, Cherry Log, Stover Creek
Shelter, Roy, and Fausett Lake.
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:
Fannin; Gilmer; Dawson; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov