Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 11:54am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 254 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Drew, or near Cumming,
moving northeast 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...
Cumming, Free Home, Matt, Drew, Holbrook, Ducktown, Coal Mountain,
and Hightower.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Cherokee; Forsyth
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: