Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:20PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 720 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Lake Marvin to near Trion, and moving east at 35
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...
Rome, Calhoun, Summerville, Adairsville, Trion, Resaca, Plainville,
Shannon, Ranger, Pinson, Sonoraville, Oostanaula, Subligna, Tidings,
Redbud, Armuchee, Lake Marvin, Sugar Valley, and Everett Springs.
Instruction:
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
north central and northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Walker; Chattooga; Gordon; Floyd; Bartow
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov