Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 849 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Dial to near Fairmount to near Subligna, and moving
southeast at 30 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...
Canton, Cartersville, Calhoun, Dahlonega, Jasper, Ellijay,
Adairsville, Ball Ground, Nelson, White, Waleska, Kingston, East
Ellijay, Plainville, Talking Rock, Shannon, Cassville, Fairmount,
Ranger, and Amicalola Falls State Park.
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 northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Chattooga; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov