Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:20PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 520 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Rockmart, or 11 miles
northwest of Dallas, moving southwest 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...
Rockmart, Aragon, Braswell, Taylorsville, and Van Wert.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Polk; Paulding
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov