Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Georgia and southeastern South Carolina. The alert was issued at 8:55 AM EDT and remains in effect until 10:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Georgia: Jenkins County and Screven County.
• Southeastern South Carolina: Allendale County.

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Millen, Millhaven, Perkins, Emmalane, Millett, Martin, Herndon, Lawton, Jenkins County Hospital, and Lincoln State Park.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 8:55 AM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 11 miles southwest of Herndon, moving northeast at 50 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts reaching 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and will expire at 10:00 AM EDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 PM EDT for portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.