Special Weather Statement Georgia | Effective 04/04/2026 21:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 5 at 12:08AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 4, 2026 - 9:08pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
At 1208 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line extending from Rossville to near Trion, and moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds 40 to 50 mph, pea sized hail 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... Lafayette, Summerville, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Chickamauga, Trion, La Fayette, Naomi, Center Post, Suttles Mill, Noble, Lakeview, Indian Springs, Wood Station, Graysville, Blue Spring, Linwood, Boynton, Beaumont, and Rock Spring.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
Area Description: 
Walker; Catoosa; Whitfield; Chattooga
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA