Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 4:25PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:25pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 425 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Sonoraville, or near
Calhoun, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Calhoun, Adairsville, Fairmount, Ranger, Sonoraville, Pine Log,
Oostanaula, Oakman, Redbud, Folsom, Funkhouser, and Audubon.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gordon; Bartow
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov