Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 615 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cartersville, moving
northeast at 15 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, Emerson, White, George Washington Carver St Pk, and Red
Top Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Paulding
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov