Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS/NOAA code: SVW) for portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 10:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• East Central Georgia: Burke County and Southeastern Richmond County.
• Central South Carolina: Southwestern Barnwell County and Southwestern Aiken County.

Specific locations impacted include Waynesboro, Savannah River Site, Plant Vogtle, Hephzibah, New Ellenton, Jackson, Sardis, Midville, Alexander, Burke County Airport, McBean, Gough, Girard, Vidette, Di-Lane Wildlife Management Area, Audubon’s Silver Bluff Sanctuary, Savannah River Site Badge Office, Magruder, Savannah River Site H Canyon, and Bennock Mill.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should prepare for potential power outages and avoid windows. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the broader east central Georgia and central South Carolina region until 2:00 PM EDT.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to .75 inches.
• Impacts: Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
• Storm Movement: At 8:54 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wadley (12 miles south of Louisville), moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

• Issued: March 16, 2026, at 8:54 AM EDT
• Expiration: March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT