Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 5:20AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:20am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
TORJAX
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
South central Atkinson County in southeastern Georgia...
Northwestern Clinch County in southeastern Georgia...
* Until 600 AM EDT.
* At 520 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lakeland, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Pearson around 550 AM EDT.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Atkinson, GA; Clinch, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov