Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ellijay and Gilmer County, GA
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, and Pickens counties in Georgia until 7:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Georgia
- Issued
- September 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Western Gilmer County in north central Georgia, Southeastern Murray County in northwestern Georgia, Northeastern Gordon County in northwestern Georgia, and Northwestern Pickens County in north central Georgia. The alert is effective from September 11 at 6:53 PM EDT until September 11 at 7:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, and Pickens counties in Georgia. Locations impacted include Ellijay, East Ellijay, Fairmount, Ranger, Carters, Talona, Tails Creek, Ramhurst, Mountaintown, Oakman, Redbud, and Roundtop.
What You Should Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage, hail or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 866 763 4466 or tweet your report at NWSATLANTA.
Expected Conditions
At 6:53 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ranger to near Roundtop to Ellijay, moving northwest at 10 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from September 11 at 6:53 PM EDT and expires September 11 at 7:30 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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