Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 11:42AM EDT until March 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:42am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
At 1141 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mystic, or 8 miles west of Ocilla, moving northeast
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Ocilla and Mystic around 1145 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.
Area Description:
Irwin, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov