Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 623 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stilesboro, or 9 miles
southwest of Cartersville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Dallas, Kennesaw, Acworth, Euharlee, Hiram, Braswell,
Taylorsville, Burnt Hickory Ridge, Lost Mountain Park, Cross Roads,
Due West, Stilesboro, and New Hope.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Cobb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov