{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.732e09c6e3b176ab09e6fd52e42eb59630d83915.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-20","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.732e09c6e3b176ab09e6fd52e42eb59630d83915.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Peachtree City GA"},"word_count":137,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 6:49PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Union; Towns\n**Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA\n**Sent:** 2026-05-20T18:49:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-20T18:49:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-20T19:15:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 649 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Blairsville. This storm\nwas nearly stationary.\n\nHAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and\nheavy rain.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of\nlight, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary\nstreet flooding especially in poor drainage areas.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nBlairsville, Young Harris, Gumlog, Brasstown Bald, Alexanders Mill,\nand Track Rock.\n\n## Instructions\nPeople outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear\nthunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists\nshould slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to\nhydroplaning."}