Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2025 - 4:05pm
Expires:
April 23, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Mountaintown, or near
Ellijay, moving northwest at 10 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...
East Ellijay, Cherry Log, Mountaintown, Ellijay, and Jones Mill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Murray; Fannin; Gilmer
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA