Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Central and Central Georgia Until 6:30 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central and central Georgia. The warning is in effect until 6:30 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Georgia:

• Western Macon County
• Marion County
• Webster County
• South central Crawford County
• Schley County
• Sumter County
• Southeastern Talbot County
• Taylor County

Specific locations impacted include Americus, Buena Vista, Butler, Ellaville, Oglethorpe, Preston, Reynolds, Plains, Ideal, Andersonville, Junction City, Weston, Sumter, Putnam, Brantley, Seminole, Murrays Crossroads, Whitewater State Park, Croxton Crossroads, and New Era.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes 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. If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then report it to the National Weather Service by calling 1-866-763-4466 or tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

Radar indicates severe thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches in size. These winds are expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and west central Georgia until 8:00 AM EDT.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 5:51 AM EDT until 6:30 AM EDT. As of 5:51 AM EDT, the storms were located along a line extending from Junction City to near Brooksville, moving east at 30 mph.