Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 13:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 406 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Armuchee, or 9 miles southeast of Summerville, moving west at 10 mph. 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... Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Berryton, Tidings, Armuchee, James H. Floyd State Park, and Holland.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Chattooga; Floyd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA