Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 217 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Red Bank, or near Chattanooga, moving southeast at 20 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... Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Lakeview, Indian Springs, Graysville, Blue Spring, Wildwood, Fairview, Boynton, Beaumont, Chattanooga Valley, Hooker, and Rock Spring.

**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 2:17 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 19, 2026 2:45 PM UTC

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