Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwest Georgia Counties Including Rome and Dalton

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties in northwestern Georgia. The alert was issued at 3:36 AM EDT following radar-indicated severe thunderstorms moving east at 45 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in northwestern Georgia:

• Counties: Catoosa, Murray, Central Floyd, Whitfield, Southeastern Walker, Gordon, Chattooga, and Northwestern Bartow.
• Impacted Locations: Rome, Dalton, Calhoun, Summerville, Chatsworth, Ringgold, Adairsville, Trion, Varnell, Eton, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, Resaca, Plainville, Shannon, Lyerly, Crandall, Pinson, Subligna, and Beaverdale.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed before reporting it to the National Weather Service at 1-866-763-4466 or via Twitter at @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hazards: Radar indicates the potential for damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Additional Threats: A Tornado Watch remains in effect for north central and northwestern Georgia until 6:00 AM EDT.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.