Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Central Georgia Counties Through 8:30 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in west central Georgia. The alert was issued at 8:00 AM EDT following radar-indicated severe weather moving through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in west central Georgia:

• Southern Marion County
• Eastern Stewart County
• Webster County
• Southwestern Schley County
• West central Sumter County

Specific locations mentioned in the warning include Preston, Richland, Plains, Weston, Seminole, Kimbrough, Brooklyn, Draneville, Leveretts, Troutman, Friendship, Church Hill, Centerpoint, and Dumas.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. 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 by calling toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail has been indicated by radar.
• Movement: At 8:00 AM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Seminole to near Troutman, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:00 AM EDT until 8:30 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Georgia until 10:00 AM EDT.