Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 15:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 654 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Jones Mill, or 12 miles southwest of Ducktown, moving west at 10 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... Conasauga Lake, Colwell, Cohutta Wilderness, and Jones Mill.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Murray; Fannin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA