Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and West Central Georgia Through 6:30 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and west central Georgia. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms moving east at 35 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions:

• Southeastern Pike County
• Monroe County
• Upson County
• Western Crawford County
• Eastern Talbot County
• Northern Taylor County
• Southern Lamar County

Specific locations impacted include Thomaston, Barnesville, Forsyth, Butler, Roberta, Reynolds, Yatesville, Junction City, Culloden, Aldora, Lincoln Park, The Rock, Sunset Village, Russellville, Logtown, Howard, Salem, Prattsburg, Hannahs Mill, and Collier.

What You Should Do

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

After the storm has passed, you may report wind damage, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
• Storm Motion: As of 5:46 AM EDT, storms were located along a line extending from Piedmont to near Geneva, moving east at 35 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 6:30 AM EDT on March 12. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and west central Georgia until 8:00 AM EDT.