Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Decatur County, Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Decatur County in southwestern Georgia. The alert was issued after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds and hail.

Affected Areas

The warning covers central Decatur County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Bainbridge
• West Bainbridge
• Climax
• Vada
• Hanover
• Ausmac
• Decatur County Airport
• Recovery
• Steinham Store

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes 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

As of 5:54 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast of Chattahoochee, or 12 miles southwest of Bainbridge, moving northeast at 30 mph. The primary hazards include:

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Tornado: A tornado is considered possible with this system.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of 5:55 AM EDT on March 16, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 6:45 AM EDT.