Strong Storm with Lightning and Winds Nears Folsom, Bartow County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Bartow County, including Folsom, Cartersville, and surrounding areas, due to a strong thunderstorm with 40 mph winds, pea-sized hail, and frequent lightning; residents should seek immediate shelter.
Residents in Bartow County, particularly those near Folsom, Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Emerson, White, Kingston, Cassville, and Pine Log, should seek shelter immediately. The National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA has issued a Special Weather Statement for a strong thunderstorm detected at 8:46 PM EDT, centered over Folsom, approximately 11 miles southeast of Calhoun, and moving south at 10 mph.
This storm poses hazards including winds up to 40 mph, pea-sized hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. The NWS indicates these conditions were identified by radar. The primary impact expected is minor damage to tree limbs and the blowing around of light, unsecured objects.
The Special Weather Statement is effective immediately and is set to expire at 9:30 PM EDT tonight. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Therefore, anyone outdoors in the affected areas should seek safe shelter without delay.
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