Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 7:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 739 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Trion, or near Summerville, moving south at 10 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... Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Center Post, Subligna, Berryton, Tidings, Armuchee, and James H. Floyd State Park.

**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 7:39 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 8:15 PM UTC

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