Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/14/2026 15:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:55PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 14, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires: 
June 14, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 655 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cumming, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Gainesville, Cumming, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Buford, Braselton, Auburn, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Talmo, Rest Haven, Candler, Thompsons Mill, Chateau Elan, Buford Dam-Lake Lanier Parks, Coal Mountain, Matt, Aqualand Park, Chestatee, and Chestnut Mountain.
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: 
Forsyth; Hall; Jackson; Gwinnett; Barrow
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA