Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 2:21PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 1, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
July 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stover Creek Shelter,
or 15 miles northwest of Dahlonega, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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...
Amicalola Falls State Park, Springer Mountain Shelter, Len Foote Hike
Inn, Cartecay, Pisgah, Black Gap Shelter, Stover Creek Shelter, Hawk
Mountain Shelter, Nimblewill, Roy, and Camp Merrill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
north central Georgia.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Dawson; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: