Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 210 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roy, or near Ellijay, moving southeast at 5 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...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**
At 210 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Roy, or near Ellijay, moving southeast at 5 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... Amicalola Falls State Park, Springer Mountain Shelter, Len Foote Hike Inn, Cartecay, Pisgah, Black Gap Shelter, Cherry Log, Stover Creek Shelter, Roy, and Fausett Lake.
**What You Should 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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA
- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 2:10 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 2:45 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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