Georgia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-18-2026 17:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 8:49PM EDT until June 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
TORFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Baldwin County in central Georgia... Southwestern Putnam County in central Georgia... West central Hancock County in east central Georgia... Northeastern Jones County in central Georgia... * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 849 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Blountsville, or 8 miles north of Gray, moving northeast at 40 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... Milledgeville, Eatonton, Meriwether, Ethridge, Plant Harlee Branch, Resseaus Crossroads, Warfield, and Blountsville.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 9:15 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 9:15 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Baldwin, GA; Hancock, GA; Jones, GA; Putnam, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov