Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 9:06PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 6:06pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 906 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Mentone to near Tidings, and moving southeast at
30 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, Summerville, Trion, Shannon, Lyerly, Menlo, Tidings, Armuchee,
Cloudland, Berryton, Chattoogaville, James H. Floyd State Park, and
Holland.
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 1000 PM EDT for
northwestern Georgia.
Area Description:
Walker; Chattooga; Floyd
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov