Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Georgia Counties Until 7:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Georgia. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:45 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad area of central Georgia, including the following counties:

• Bibb
• Bleckley
• Crisp
• Dodge
• Dooly
• Houston
• Peach
• Pulaski
• Twiggs
• Wilcox
• Wilkinson

Specific locations impacted include Warner Robins, Perry, Cordele, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Abbeville, Jeffersonville, Centerville, Byron, Unadilla, Rochelle, Arabi, Pineview, Pinehurst, Rhine, Pitts, Danville, and Allentown.

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 to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then report it to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

At 6:56 AM EDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from near Centerville to near Sibley, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard associated with these storms is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Georgia until 9:00 AM EDT.

Timeline

• Effective Time: 6:56 AM EDT, March 12, 2026
• Expiration Time: 7:45 AM EDT, March 12, 2026