Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 4:51PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 451 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tallapoosa, or 7 miles
west of Buchanan, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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...
Tallapoosa.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Haralson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov