Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

**Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 4:24PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA**

At 423 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Stilesboro, or 9 miles southwest of Cartersville, moving southeast at 20 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... Cartersville, Dallas, Acworth, Euharlee, Hiram, Braswell, Taylorsville, Burnt Hickory Ridge, Lost Mountain Park, Cross Roads, Due West, Stilesboro, and New Hope.

**What You Should Do:**

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 Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

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

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 4:24 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 23, 2026 5:00 PM UTC

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