Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Georgia Counties Until 8:30 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in southeastern Georgia. The alert was issued at 7:37 AM EDT and remains in effect until 8:30 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Georgia:

• Coffee County
• Atkinson County
• Northwestern Ware County
• Northwestern Bacon County
• Jeff Davis County

Specific locations impacted include Douglas, Hazlehurst, Pearson, Willacoochee, Broxton, Ambrose, Nicholls, Pridgen, Snipesville, and West Green.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates severe thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. These conditions are expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately and expires at 8:30 AM EDT. At 7:37 AM EDT, the line of severe thunderstorms was located from near Rhine to near Lenox, moving east at approximately 45 mph. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for southeastern Georgia until 1:00 PM EDT.