Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stilesboro, or 9 miles
southwest of Cartersville, moving southeast at 20 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...
Cartersville, Dallas, Acworth, Euharlee, Hiram, Braswell,
Taylorsville, Burnt Hickory Ridge, Lost Mountain Park, Cross Roads,
Due West, Stilesboro, and New Hope.
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:
Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Cobb
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov