Georgia Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 17:45

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