Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/12/2026 11:10

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