Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Georgia Counties Until 9:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in southeastern Georgia. The warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 9:45 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in southeastern Georgia:

• Pierce County
• Brantley County
• East central Ware County
• Wayne County
• Southeastern Appling County

Specific locations impacted include Jesup, Blackshear, Nahunta, Patterson, Gardi, Screven, Odum, Offerman, Hickox, and Boggy Bay.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take the following precautions immediately:

• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure for protection.
• Stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from flying debris.
• If you are in a vehicle, abandon it in search of a more substantial permanent structure.
• These are potentially deadly storms; seek shelter immediately.

Expected Conditions

At 9:02 AM EDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Donald to near Boggy Bay, moving east at 45 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Radar indicates hail up to 0.75 inches.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 AM EDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Georgia until 1:00 PM EDT.