Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin and Hart Counties in Northeastern Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Georgia. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated conditions showing a severe thunderstorm moving northeast at 65 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in northeastern Georgia:

• Franklin County
• Hart County

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Hartwell, Carnesville, Royston, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Victoria Bryant State Park, and Nuberg.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are encouraged to report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-8101, or by posting to their Facebook page or X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #nwsgsp. Reports should include the specific location and description of the event.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to trees and power lines.
• Hail: Radar indicates the possibility of hail up to .75 inches.
• Tornado: The National Weather Service indicates that a tornado is possible with this storm system.
• Storm Movement: As of 6:51 AM EDT, the storm was located 4 miles east of Homer, moving northeast at a high rate of speed (65 mph).

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 6:51 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 AM EDT.