Tornado Warning Georgia | Effective 03/12/2026 05:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 12 at 8:16AM EDT until March 12 at 8:30AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 12, 2026 - 5:16am
Expires: 
March 12, 2026 - 5:30am
Description: 
At 816 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Douglas, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include... Pearson.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Atkinson, GA; Coffee, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov