Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 8:04PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 5:04pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 803 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Waterhouse, or near
Forney, moving southeast at 25 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...
Rome, Cedartown, Cave Spring, Etna, Lindale, Coosa, and Esom Hill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Floyd; Polk
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov