FROM: NWS Peachtree City GA
AREA: Floyd; Bartow; Polk; Paulding; Haralson; Carroll
SENT: 2026-06-14T19:14:00-04:00
Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 7:14PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 714 PM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from near Stilesboro to Esom Hill, and moving southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD…Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.
Locations impacted include…
Dallas, Cedartown, Buchanan, Bremen, Temple, Rockmart, Euharlee,
Hiram, Tallapoosa, Aragon, Waco, Braswell, Taylorsville, Yorkville,
Burnt Hickory Ridge, Esom Hill, Draketown, New Hope, Fish Creek, and
Etna.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-14T20:00:00-04:00
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