Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:01PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 600 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Van Wert, or 9 miles southeast of Cedartown, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 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... Rockmart, Aragon, Fish Creek, Antioch, Eubank Lake, and Van Wert.

**What You Should Do:**

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

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Peachtree City GA

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 6:01 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:30 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*