Tornado Warning Issued for Coffee, Atkinson, and Clinch Counties in Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of southeastern Georgia. The alert was triggered at 5:56 AM EDT after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.

Affected Areas

The warning impact zone includes the following areas in southeastern Georgia:

• Coffee County
• Atkinson County
• Northwestern Clinch County

Specific locations mentioned in the storm’s path include Pearson (expected around 6:30 AM EDT) and Axson.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado, and tornadoes are extremely difficult to see at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking shelter.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
• Source: Radar indicated rotation.
• Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: As of 5:56 AM EDT, the storm was located 7 miles northeast of Ray City (or 7 miles southeast of Nashville), moving east at 25 mph.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.