Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central and West Central Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central, north central, and central Georgia. This alert is based on radar-indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Spalding County (West Central Georgia)
• Southeastern Fayette County (North Central Georgia)
• Northeastern Meriwether County (West Central Georgia)
• Northern Pike County (West Central Georgia)
• Henry County (North Central Georgia)
• Butts County (Central Georgia)
• Northern Lamar County (West Central Georgia)
• Southern Newton County (North Central Georgia)

Impacted locations include Griffin, McDonough, Jackson, Zebulon, Stockbridge, Hampton, Lovejoy, Locust Grove, Milner, Brooks, Mansfield, Jenkinsburg, Williamson, Orchard Hill, Woolsey, Sunny Side, Gay, East Griffin, Stewart, and Concord.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go at once to a basement or a small central room.

To report wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and contact the National Weather Service toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or via Twitter at NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Radar indicates potential hail size up to .75 inches.
• Storm Movement: At 6:34 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Flippen to Gay, moving east at 45 mph.
• Tornado Threat: Tornadoes are considered possible within this storm system.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 6:35 AM EDT until 7:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central, north central, and west central Georgia until 10:00 AM EDT.