Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central and West Central Georgia Through 6:30 AM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several Georgia counties, including Monroe and Upson, due to 60 mph wind gusts and hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central and West Central Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and West Central Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and west central Georgia. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms moving east at 35 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions:
- Southeastern Pike County
- Monroe County
- Upson County
- Western Crawford County
- Eastern Talbot County
- Northern Taylor County
- Southern Lamar County
Specific locations impacted include Thomaston, Barnesville, Forsyth, Butler, Roberta, Reynolds, Yatesville, Junction City, Culloden, Aldora, Lincoln Park, The Rock, Sunset Village, Russellville, Logtown, Howard, Salem, Prattsburg, Hannahs Mill, and Collier.
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.
After the storm has passed, you may report wind damage, hail, or flooding 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 (0.75 inches) is possible.
- Storm Motion: As of 5:46 AM EDT, storms were located along a line extending from Piedmont to near Geneva, moving east at 35 mph.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 6:30 AM EDT on March 12. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central and west central Georgia until 8:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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