Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 8:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 5:31pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 831 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fausett Lake, or 9
miles northwest of Dawsonville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Gainesville, Dahlonega, Dawsonville, Clermont, Dougherty, Amicalola
Falls State Park, Camp Merrill, Juno, Fausett Lake, Silver City, Len
Foote Hike Inn, Murrayville, Chestatee, Black Gap Shelter, Auraria,
Garland, Nimblewill, War Hill Park, and McKee.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Gilmer; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; Forsyth; Hall
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov