Georgia Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/09/2026 18:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 9:13PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 9, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires: 
June 9, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 913 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Cartersville, moving northeast 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, Euharlee, Emerson, White, Kingston, Cassville, Little River Landing, Pine Log, Red Top Mountain State Park, Sutallee, and Bridgemill.
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov