Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 714 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Stilesboro to Esom Hill, and moving southeast at
35 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...
Dallas, Cedartown, Buchanan, Bremen, Temple, Rockmart, Euharlee,
Hiram, Tallapoosa, Aragon, Waco, Braswell, Taylorsville, Yorkville,
Burnt Hickory Ridge, Esom Hill, Draketown, New Hope, Fish Creek, and
Etna.
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:
Floyd; Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Haralson; Carroll
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: