Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 5:21AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 520 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or 9 miles northwest of Ellijay, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can hear thunder, you are cl...
**Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 5:21AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**
At 520 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or 9 miles northwest of Ellijay, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Frequent cloud to ground lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include... Mountaintown, Higdon, Colwell, and Jones Mill.
**What You Should Do:**
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. 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 22, 2026 5:21 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 5:45 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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