Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Franklin and Hart Counties in Northeastern Georgia
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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 Franklin and Hart counties until 7:45 AM EDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and potential tornado activity.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg
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 Northeastern Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern Georgia. The alert was triggered by radar-indicated conditions showing a severe thunderstorm moving northeast at 65 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in northeastern Georgia:
- Franklin County
- Hart County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Hartwell, Carnesville, Royston, Reed Creek, Lavonia, Canon, Franklin Springs, Bowersville, Victoria Bryant State Park, and Nuberg.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are encouraged to report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-8101, or by posting to their Facebook page or X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #nwsgsp. Reports should include the specific location and description of the event.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to trees and power lines.
- Hail: Radar indicates the possibility of hail up to .75 inches.
- Tornado: The National Weather Service indicates that a tornado is possible with this storm system.
- Storm Movement: As of 6:51 AM EDT, the storm was located 4 miles east of Homer, moving northeast at a high rate of speed (65 mph).
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 6:51 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 7:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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