Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 14:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 5:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 558 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mill Creek, or 7 miles southwest of Dalton, moving southwest at 10 mph. 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, Sugar Valley, Mill Creek, Tilton, and Villanow.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Walker; Whitfield; Gordon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA