Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/23/2026 06:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 9:50AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 6:50am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 7:15am
Description: 
At 950 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from near Gap Springs to near Tilton, and moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Dalton, Chatsworth, Varnell, Cohutta, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Sumac, Gregory, Tilton, Nickelsville, and North Georgia Speedway.
Instruction: 
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Whitfield; Murray; Gordon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA