Special Weather Statement
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
924 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

GAZ019-020-030-210200-
Polk GA-Bartow GA-Floyd GA-
924 PM EDT Sun Sep 20 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Floyd,
northeastern Polk and southwestern Bartow Counties through 1000 PM
EDT...

At 924 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Lindale, or 9 miles
southeast of Rome, moving southwest at 15 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...
Rome, Cedartown, Rockmart, Aragon, Cave Spring, Seney, Fish Creek,
Lindale, and Van Wert.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3430 8513 3422 8496 3396 8504 3409 8534
TIME...MOT...LOC 0124Z 036DEG 15KT 3418 8507

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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