Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 547 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kennesaw State
University, or near Marietta, 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...
Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Fair Oaks, White Water Park, Sweat
Mountain, Due West, Sandy Plains, Kennesaw State University, and
Dobbins Air Reserve Base.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Cobb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov