Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:23

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:23pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 323 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fort Oglethorpe, or 7 miles west of Ringgold. This storm was nearly stationary. 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... Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Fairview, Boynton, Lakeview, and Chattanooga Valley.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Walker; Catoosa
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA