Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/09/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 8:43PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 843 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Cassville, or near Cartersville, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White, Kingston, Cassville, Stilesboro, 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov