Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 29 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 330 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Buchanan, moving north
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...
Cedartown, Buchanan, Rockmart, Tallapoosa, Aragon, Fish Creek,
Felton, Eubank Lake, Antioch, and Van Wert.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Polk; Haralson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov