Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 3:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 334 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Lyerly to near Rome to near Lindale, and moving north
at 35 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...
Rome, Summerville, Trion, Plainville, Shannon, Lyerly, Pinson,
Lindale, Oostanaula, Subligna, Tidings, Armuchee, Lake Marvin,
Berryton, Everett Springs, James H. Floyd State Park, and Holland.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd; Bartow
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: