Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and East Central Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and east central Georgia. The alert was issued at 7:00 AM EDT and remains in effect until 7:45 AM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Georgia:

• Wilkinson County
• Baldwin County
• Eastern Bibb County
• Central Twiggs County
• Putnam County
• Hancock County
• South central Greene County
• West central Washington County
• North central Houston County
• Eastern Jones County

Specific locations impacted include Macon, Milledgeville, Eatonton, Gray, Sparta, Jeffersonville, Irwinton, Warner Robins, Gordon, Ivey, McIntyre, Toomsboro, Deepstep, Reynolds at Lake Oconee, Phoenix, Midway-Hardwick, Liberty, Meriwether, Marion, and Springfield.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a basement or a small central room. After the storm has passed, you may report wind damage, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service at 1-866-763-4466 or via Twitter @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

At 6:59 AM EDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from Ethridge to Warner Robins, moving east at 40 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hazards: Radar-indicated wind gusts and the possibility of a tornado.
• Impacts: Potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 7:00 AM EDT until 7:45 AM EDT on March 12, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and east central Georgia until 9:00 AM EDT.