Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Fish Creek, or 8 miles
east of Cedartown, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Rockmart, Aragon, Braswell, Taylorsville, Yorkville, Seney,
Fish Creek, Eubank Lake, Antioch, and Van Wert.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Area Description:
Floyd; Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Haralson
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov