Georgia Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 13:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 431 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Euharlee, or 8 miles west of Cartersville, moving southwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, nickel 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... Cartersville, Rockmart, Euharlee, Aragon, Kingston, Taylorsville, and Stilesboro.
Instruction: 
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Area Description: 
Floyd; Bartow; Polk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA