Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 6:39PM EDT until June 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:39pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 639 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Upatoi, or 14 miles southeast of Hamilton, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Upatoi, Box Springs, Baughville, Midland, Juniper, and Olive Branch.
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:
Harris, GA; Muscogee, GA; Talbot, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov