Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes Counties GA

Source: NOAA · South Central Georgia

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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of south central Georgia until 6:30 PM EDT on August 6.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Georgia
Issued
August 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Tallahassee FL

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Alert Details

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Tallahassee FL. Effective from August 6 at 5:35 PM EDT until August 6 at 6:30 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

West central Lanier County, Lowndes County, and northeastern Brooks County in south central Georgia. Locations impacted include Lake Park, Valdosta, Hahira, Moody Air Force Base, Remerton, Dasher, Twin Lakes, Barretts, Valdosta Regional Airport, Kinderlou, Blue Springs, and multiple I-75 exits.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 5:35 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Moody Air Force Base, or 7 miles northeast of Valdosta, moving southwest at 5 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inches). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until 6:30 PM EDT on August 6, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Tallahassee has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of south central Georgia until 6:30 PM EDT on August 6.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects South Central Georgia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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