Tornado Warning Issued for Wilkinson, Laurens, and Johnson Counties in Central Georgia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of central and east central Georgia. This alert (NWS Alert Code: TORFFC) was issued after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions:

• East central Wilkinson County in central Georgia
• North central Laurens County in central Georgia
• Northwestern Johnson County in east central Georgia

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Tuckers Crossroad. At 8:01 AM EDT, the storm was located near Chappells Mill, or approximately 12 miles north of Dublin.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Tornado and potential hail up to 0.75 inches.
• Source: Radar indicated rotation.
• Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
• Storm Movement: The system is moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 8:01 AM EDT and is currently set to expire at 8:15 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.