Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:37PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 637 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Hollis Lathem Reservoir, or 7 miles west of Dawsonville, moving southwest at 15 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... Canton, Ball Ground, Nelson, Waleska, Free Home, Buffington, Hickory Flat, Union Hill, Marblehill, Hightower, Hollis Lathem Reservoir, Holbrook, Lathemtown, and Reavis Mountain.

**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 20, 2026 6:37 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

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