Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 6:10AM EDT until March 16 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 3:10am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
TORFFC
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
Southeastern DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
* Until 630 AM EDT.
* At 610 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Snapfinger, or 8 miles southeast of
Decatur, moving east at 50 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...
Conyers, Lithonia, Lakeview Estates, Belmont, Arabia Mountain,
Snapfinger, Redan, and Panthersville.
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 6:30 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:30 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:
DeKalb, GA; Rockdale, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov