Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Counties in North Central and West Central Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central and west central Georgia. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:15 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Spalding County
• Southern Fayette County
• Southwestern Henry County
• East central Coweta County
• South central Clayton County

Impacted locations include McDonough, Fayetteville, Peachtree City, Hampton, Lovejoy, Locust Grove, Senoia, Brooks, Turin, Woolsey, Sunny Side, Blacksville, Towalaga, Starrs Mill, Birdie, Inman, Luella, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Jw Smith Reservoir, and Lake Horton.

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 via social media at NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

At 4:34 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Peachtree City, or 8 miles southwest of Fayetteville, moving east at 30 mph. Radar indicates the storm carries a hazard of 60 mph wind gusts. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 4:35 AM EDT until 5:15 AM EDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central and west central Georgia until 8:00 AM EDT.