Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:46PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 9:46am
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1246 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Gaddistown, or 12
miles northwest of Dahlonega. 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...
Suches, Springer Mountain Shelter, Len Foote Hike Inn, Margret, Camp
Merrill, Black Gap Shelter, Stover Creek Shelter, Hawk Mountain
Shelter, Porter Springs, Gaddistown, and Gooch Mountain Shelter.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Fannin; Union; Dawson; Lumpkin
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: