Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:11PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description: 
At 311 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Kennesaw, or 8 miles northwest of Marietta, moving northwest 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... Marietta, Cartersville, Kennesaw, Woodstock, Acworth, Emerson, Kellogg Creek, Red Top Mountain State Park, Oak Grove, Kennesaw State University, George Washington Carver St Pk, Cross Roads, and Hobgood 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; Cherokee; Paulding; Cobb
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA