Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
April 25, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 845 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving
southeast 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...
Cartersville, Acworth, Euharlee, Emerson, George Washington Carver St
Pk, Cross Roads, Burnt Hickory Ridge, Stilesboro, Kellogg Creek, Red
Top Mountain State Park, and Oak Grove.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Cherokee; Paulding; Cobb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov