Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:16PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 415 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Oostanaula to Pinson to Rome, and moving south at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 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...
Rome, Calhoun, Adairsville, Plainville, Shannon, Pinson, Lindale,
Oostanaula, Sugar Valley, and Armuchee.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Gordon; Floyd; Bartow
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov