The National Weather Service issued the following bulletin:

BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
339 PM EDT Sun Aug 6 2023

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
Paulding County in northwestern Georgia…
Northeastern Haralson County in northwestern Georgia…
Northwestern Cobb County in north central Georgia…
Northeastern Carroll County in northwestern Georgia…
Northwestern Douglas County in north central Georgia…
Eastern Polk County in northwestern Georgia…
Bartow County in northwestern Georgia…

* Until 430 PM EDT.

* At 339 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Braswell, or
10 miles northwest of Dallas, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include…
Douglasville, Cartersville, Dallas, Acworth, Villa Rica, Powder
Springs, Adairsville, Temple, Rockmart, Euharlee, Hiram, Emerson,
White, Kingston, Braswell, Taylorsville, Cassville, Yorkville,
Burnt Hickory Ridge, and Red Top Mountain State Park.

About the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The NWS describes its role as follows:

“The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. 

“These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events.”

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