Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Tattnall Counties Until 9:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Georgia. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions as a line of severe storms moves through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in southeastern Georgia:

• Liberty County
• Long County
• McIntosh County
• Tattnall County

Specific locations impacted include Hinesville, Glennville, Ludowici, Fort Stewart, Tibet, Jones, McIntosh, Walthourville, and Riceboro.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built, sturdy structure immediately and stay away from windows. Because these storms are capable of producing damaging winds that may arrive before any rain or lightning, do not wait for the sound of thunder before taking cover.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Wind gusts up to 60 mph.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Storm Movement: At 9:05 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Donald to 35 miles southwest of Ludowici, moving east at 60 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 9:05 AM EDT until 9:45 AM EDT on March 12, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of southeast Georgia until 1:00 PM EDT.