Carroll County, GA

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In effect from Saturday 09/19 4:51 PM EDT – Saturday 09/19 5:15 PM EDT

Issued by NWS Peachtree City GA

At 451 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Tallapoosa, or 7 miles west of Buchanan, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, up to penny 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... Tallapoosa.

What to Do

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


Areas Impacted

  • Haralson
  • Carroll

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From the Forecaster

Severe Thunderstorm Risk - Saturday

Created by the NWS Peachtree City WFO

Scattered storms are expected this afternoon and evening. Some storms will be strong to severe and capable of damaging wind gusts. Heavy rain and frequent lightning will be hazards with all storms.

Severe Thunderstorm Risk graphic from the National Weather Service Peachtree City/Atlanta for Saturday, September 19, 2026. A map of Georgia shows a Level 1 (Marginal) risk area shaded in dark green covering most of northern and central Georgia, including Rome, Atlanta, Athens, LaGrange, Macon, and Columbus.

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