Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 12:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:40PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 12:40pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 340 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near White, or 10 miles north of Cartersville, moving west at 10 mph. HAZARD...Up to 40 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... Canton, Cartersville, Calhoun, Adairsville, Emerson, White, Waleska, Plainville, Cassville, Shannon, Lake Arrowhead, Pinson, Kellogg Creek, Red Top Mountain State Park, Folsom, Little River Landing, George Washington Carver St Pk, Pine Log, and Sutallee.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Gordon; Floyd; Bartow; Cherokee
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA