Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 24 at 3:59PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 358 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Villa Rica, or 11 miles
southwest of Dallas, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Douglasville, Villa Rica, Temple, Hiram, Draketown, Winston, Lake
Val-Do-Mar, Brownsville, New Georgia, Bill Arp, and Fairplay.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Paulding; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov