Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 09:46

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