Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 5:03AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 2:03am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 503 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gooch Mountain Shelter,
or 9 miles northwest of Dahlonega, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Dahlonega, Suches, Owltown, Camp Merrill, Vogel State Park, Hawk
Mountain Shelter, Porter Springs, Turners Corner, Woods Hole Shelter,
Blood Mountain Shelter, Gaddistown, and Gooch Mountain Shelter.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Union; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov