Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Georgia Counties Until 7:45 AM EDT
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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 central Georgia, including Houston and Bibb counties, as 60 mph wind gusts move through the region.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City
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 Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Georgia. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:45 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad area of central Georgia, including the following counties:
- Bibb
- Bleckley
- Crisp
- Dodge
- Dooly
- Houston
- Peach
- Pulaski
- Twiggs
- Wilcox
- Wilkinson
Specific locations impacted include Warner Robins, Perry, Cordele, Cochran, Eastman, Hawkinsville, Vienna, Abbeville, Jeffersonville, Centerville, Byron, Unadilla, Rochelle, Arabi, Pineview, Pinehurst, Rhine, Pitts, Danville, and Allentown.
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 to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and then report it to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.
Expected Conditions
At 6:56 AM EDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from near Centerville to near Sibley, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard associated with these storms is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Georgia until 9:00 AM EDT.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 6:56 AM EDT, March 12, 2026
- Expiration Time: 7:45 AM EDT, March 12, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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