Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/25/2026 15:15

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