Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 8:39PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 839 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Fairmount, or 11 miles
southeast of Calhoun, 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...
Cartersville, White, Cassville, Fairmount, Lake Arrowhead,
Sonoraville, Pine Log, Folsom, and Funkhouser.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gordon; Pickens; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov