Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in southwestern Georgia. The warning is based on radar-indicated conditions and is in effect until 9:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southwestern Georgia:

• Northern Miller County
• Western Dougherty County
• Baker County
• Calhoun County
• Northeastern Early County

Specific locations impacted include Colquitt, Newton, Morgan, Blakely, Arlington, Leary, Walker, Douglasville, Damascus, Iveys Mill, Holt, Mimsville, Aycock Mill, Rowena, Milford, Crestview, Ducker, Cordrays Mill, Commissary Hill, and Turman.

Expected Conditions

At 8:00 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of Blakely, moving northeast at 50 mph.

• Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
• Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service also notes that a tornado is possible.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents must remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 8:01 AM EDT and remains effective until 9:00 AM EDT. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for southwestern Georgia until 10:00 AM EDT and 2:00 PM EDT.