Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 17:32

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 8:32PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 5:32pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 831 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Etna, or near Cedartown, moving west at 10 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... Cedartown, Cave Spring, Esom Hill, and Etna.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Floyd; Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA