Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 4:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:23pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 422 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Dial, or near Blue
Ridge, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Blue Ridge, Morganton, Hemp, Margret, Camp Merrill, Hurst, Loving,
Jones Creek, Dial, Springer Mountain Shelter, Pisgah, Mineral Bluff,
Cherry Log, Stover Creek Shelter, Hawk Mountain Shelter, Roy, and
Gaddistown.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov