Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 2:52PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 252 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Stilesboro, or 7 miles
southwest of Cartersville, moving northeast at 15 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...
Cartersville, Euharlee, Emerson, Kingston, Taylorsville, Cassville,
Burnt Hickory Ridge, Stilesboro, and Red Top Mountain State Park.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Bartow; Polk; Paulding
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: