Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 7:10PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 4:10pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 709 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Sandy Plains, or near
Mountain Park, 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...
Marietta, Mountain Park, Roswell, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Acworth, Holly
Springs, Emerson, Fair Oaks, Mount Bethel, White Water Park, Sweat
Mountain, Kellogg Creek, Red Top Mountain State Park, Oak Grove,
Kennesaw State University, Little River Landing, George Washington
Carver St Pk, Lebanon, and Due West.
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; Cherokee; Cobb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov