Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 6:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 658 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tilton, or near Dalton, 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... Dalton, Calhoun, Resaca, Oostanaula, Villanow, Sugar Valley, Redbud, Everett Springs, Lake Marvin, Tilton, Nickelsville, and Audubon.

**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 6:58 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 20, 2026 7:45 PM UTC

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