Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 5:56AM EDT until March 16 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:56am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
TORJAX
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Coffee County in southeastern Georgia...
Atkinson County in southeastern Georgia...
Northwestern Clinch County in southeastern Georgia...
* Until 645 AM EDT.
* At 556 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Ray City, or 7 miles southeast of
Nashville, moving east 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 630 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Axson.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:45 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:45 AM 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:
Atkinson, GA; Clinch, GA; Coffee, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Jacksonville FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov