Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 13:14

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 4:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 414 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hooker, or 8 miles north of Trenton, moving south at 10 mph. 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... Trenton, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, New England, Chattanooga Valley, Morganville, Hooker, Cole City, and Wildwood.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Dade; Walker
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov