Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 13:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 4:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 458 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Mountain State Park, or near Chatsworth. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Dalton, Chatsworth, Eton, Carters, Tails Creek, Ramhurst, Fort Mountain State Park, Nickelsville, North Georgia Speedway, and Audubon.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Whitfield; Murray; Gilmer; Gordon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA