Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:33PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:33pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 533 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kellogg Creek, or 9
miles southwest of Canton, moving south at 10 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...
Canton, Cartersville, Woodstock, Holly Springs, Emerson, Kellogg
Creek, Red Top Mountain State Park, Oak Grove, Little River Landing,
George Washington Carver St Pk, Lebanon, Sutallee, Hobgood Park, and
Bridgemill.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov