Georgia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 10/10/2026 12:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued October 10 at 3:38PM EDT until October 10 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
October 10, 2026 - 12:38pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 338 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Gough, or 7 miles northwest of Waynesboro, moving northeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Burke County.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to an interior room or closet on the lowest floor of a sturdy building immediately.
Area Description: 
Burke, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Columbia SC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov