Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 5:40PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Culberson, or 8 miles
west of Murphy, moving southeast at 15 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...
Gumlog, Nottely Dam, Ivy Log, and Alexanders Mill.
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 1000 PM EDT for
north central and northeastern Georgia.
Area Description:
Fannin; Union; Towns
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov