Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 541 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Apison, or near Ringgold, moving southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Dalton, Ringgold, Varnell, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, Crandall, Mill Creek, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Sumac, and Rocky Face.

**What You Should Do:**

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 5:41 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 6:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*