Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 9:25PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 925 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Ranger to near Folsom to near Armuchee, and
moving southeast at 20 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...
Canton, Cartersville, Holly Springs, Adairsville, Ball Ground,
Nelson, White, Waleska, Kingston, Plainville, Shannon, Cassville,
Buffington, Fairmount, Ranger, Pinson, Folsom, Talmadge, Funkhouser,
and Hinton.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Gordon; Pickens; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov