Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 5:38AM EDT until March 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:38am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 538 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 10 miles southwest of
Pearson, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Public confirmed tornado.
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 tornado will be near...
Pearson around 550 AM EDT.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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