Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/21/2026 12:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:07PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 12:07pm
Expires: 
May 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 307 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gumlog, or near Blairsville, moving east 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... Blairsville, Young Harris, Gumlog, and Alexanders Mill.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Union; Towns
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA