Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 400 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Tallapoosa to Temple to Winston. These storms were
nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Frequent lightning and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. If you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by
lightning. Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding
especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Douglasville, Buchanan, Villa Rica, Bremen, Temple, Hiram,
Tallapoosa, Mount Zion, Waco, Brownsville, Bill Arp, Draketown,
Winston, Lake Val-Do-Mar, New Georgia, and Bowdon Junction.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. Electrical
appliances should not be used unless in an emergency. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Paulding; Haralson; Carroll; Douglas
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov