Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 16:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 7:40PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 25, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires: 
April 25, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 740 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Chattoogaville, or 10 miles northeast of Cedar Bluff, moving southeast at 20 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... Rome, Lyerly, Chattoogaville, Tidings, Coosa, and Holland.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Chattooga; Floyd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA