Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 3:23pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Burnt Hickory Ridge, or
7 miles south of Cartersville, moving west 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...
Cartersville, Rockmart, Euharlee, Emerson, Aragon, Kingston,
Braswell, Taylorsville, Burnt Hickory Ridge, Van Wert, Cross Roads,
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. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Polk; Paulding
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov