Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Berrien, Lanier, and Lowndes Counties, GA

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Georgia. The warning is in effect until 5:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in south central Georgia:

• Southeastern Berrien County
• Lanier County
• Northeastern Lowndes County

Specific locations impacted include Lakeland, Valdosta, Ray City, Moody Air Force Base, Meigs, Naylor, Courthouse, Barretts, Hansell, and Teeterville.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates a severe thunderstorm capable of producing the following hazards:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 4:58 AM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 5:45 AM EDT. At the time of issuance, the storm was located over Moody Air Force Base, or 8 miles northeast of Valdosta, moving northeast at 35 mph.