Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 541 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Apison, or near
Ringgold, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Dalton, Ringgold, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, Crandall, Mill
Creek, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Sumac, and Rocky Face.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Catoosa; Whitfield; Murray
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov