Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/21/2026 14:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 532 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Seney, or 7 miles northeast of Cedartown, moving south at 5 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... Cedartown, Seney, and Fish Creek.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Floyd; Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov