Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 12, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 210 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from East Brainerd to near Chattanooga Valley to near
Higdon, and moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Chickamauga, Lookout
Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Lakeview, Indian Springs, Graysville,
Blue Spring, Cole City, Wildwood, Stephensville, Fairview, Boynton,
New England, Chattanooga Valley, Morganville, and Cloudland Canyon
State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Dade; Walker; Catoosa
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: