Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Habersham and Rabun 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 Habersham and Rabun counties until 7:00 AM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts expected.
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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 has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Georgia. This alert is classified as an immediate threat with observed severe conditions, effective until 7:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following counties in northeastern Georgia:
- Habersham County
- Rabun County
Impacted locations include Clayton, Clarkesville, Cornelia, Baldwin, Demorest, Mount Airy, Alto, Mountain City, Tiger, and Dillard.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. 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 on the agency's Facebook page or X (formerly Twitter) using the hashtag #nwsgsp. Reports should include the specific location and description of the event.
Expected Conditions
At 5:50 AM EDT, radar indicated a line of severe thunderstorms extending from 7 miles southeast of Blairsville to 6 miles south of Dawsonville. The system is moving northeast at 65 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to trees and power lines.
- Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to .75 inches.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 5:50 AM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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