Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 7:18PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 4:18pm
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 718 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Carters, or 9 miles
southeast of Chatsworth, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Ellijay, East Ellijay, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Ramhurst,
Oakman, and Roundtop.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for north central
and northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Murray; Gilmer; Gordon
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: