Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Georgia Counties Until 3:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northwestern Georgia. The warning was triggered at 2:57 AM EDT after radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from Haletown to near Rising Fawn to near Rainsville, moving east at 20 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in northwestern Georgia:

• Catoosa County
• Walker County
• Dade County
• Northwestern Chattooga County

Specific locations impacted include Lafayette, Ringgold, Trenton, Fort Oglethorpe, Rossville, Chickamauga, Trion, Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga Valley, Menlo, Center Post, Blue Spring, Fairview, Linwood, Cloudland, Hooker, Cloudland Canyon State Park, and Cooper Heights.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay indoors until the storm has passed. If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until conditions are safe and then report the information to the National Weather Service toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or via social media by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Additional Alerts: A Tornado Watch remains in effect for northwestern Georgia until 6:00 AM EDT.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 2:57 AM EDT and is currently set to expire at 3:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.