Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Habersham and Rabun Counties in Northeastern Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Georgia. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with observed severe conditions, effective until 7:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in northeastern Georgia:

• Habersham County
• Rabun County

Impacted locations include Clayton, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy, Alto, Mountain City, Tiger, and Dillard.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. 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 on the agency’s Facebook page or X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #nwsgsp. Reports should include the specific location and description of the event.

Expected Conditions

At 5:50 AM EDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from 7 miles southeast of Blairsville to 6 miles south of Dawsonville. The system is moving northeast at 65 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to trees and power lines.
• Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to .75 inches.
• Source: Radar indicated.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 5:50 AM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.