Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 8:44AM EDT until March 16 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:44am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
SVRFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
Northeastern Johnson County in east central Georgia...
Southeastern Jefferson County in east central Georgia...
* Until 915 AM EDT.
* At 844 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bartow to near Dellwood to Norristown, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Swainsboro, Wadley, Twin City, Bartow, Garfield, Summertown, Modoc,
Canoochee, Blundale, Three Points, Moxley, Norristown Junction,
Dellwood, and Colemans Lake.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for east central
Georgia.
Area Description:
Emanuel, GA; Jefferson, GA; Johnson, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov