Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Morganton, or over Blue Ridge, moving south at 5 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 object...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**
At 455 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Morganton, or over Blue Ridge, moving south at 5 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... Blue Ridge and Morganton.
**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 19, 2026 4:55 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 5:30 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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