Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1117 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

GAZ004-005-211600-
Whitfield GA-Murray GA-
1117 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Murray
and northeastern Whitfield Counties through NOON EDT...

At 1117 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Beaverdale, or 10
miles northwest of Chatsworth, moving southeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
         heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
         light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
         street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Chatsworth, Varnell, Cohutta, Beaverdale, Dawnville, Sumac, and
Gregory.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

&&

LAT...LON 3486 8501 3497 8497 3496 8477 3476 8482
TIME...MOT...LOC 1517Z 294DEG 5KT 3490 8489

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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