Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:05PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Shannon to near Folsom to Red Top Mountain
State Park, and moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...40 to 50 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, Calhoun, Adairsville, Emerson, White, Cassville,
Fairmount, Ranger, Lake Arrowhead, Sonoraville, Red Top Mountain
State Park, Folsom, George Washington Carver St Pk, Pine Log,
Sutallee, and Funkhouser.
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:
Gordon; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: