Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Peachtree City GA
AREA: Floyd; Bartow; Polk
SENT: 2026-07-03T16:31:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

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.

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-03T17:00:00-04:00