Special Weather Statement
ModerateSpecial Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Wind 40 mph (radar indicated) · Moving toward S at 14 mph
Issued Until ending now
Areas Whitfield, GA; Murray, GA; Gilmer, GA; Gordon, GA
Full text
At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Crandall, or near Chatsworth, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas. Locations impacted include... Dalton, Calhoun, Chatsworth, Ellijay, Varnell, Eton, East Ellijay, Resaca, Crandall, Tails Creek, Sumac, Ramhurst, Tilton, Conasauga Lake, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Cisco, Mountaintown, Fort Mountain State Park, and Nickelsville.
What to do
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to hydroplaning.
NWS Peachtree City GA