Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 10:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 1005 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Emerson to Yorkville to Esom Hill, and moving
south at 40 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, Carrollton, Cartersville, Dallas, Cedartown, Buchanan,
Villa Rica, Powder Springs, Austell, Bremen, Temple, Rockmart, Hiram,
Tallapoosa, Mount Zion, Emerson, Aragon, Cave Spring, Waco, and
Braswell.
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:
Floyd; Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Cobb; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov