Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Long County, GA
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NWS Charleston SC has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Long County in southeastern Georgia until 4:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Long County, Georgia
- Issued
- August 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston SC
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston SC. The alert is effective from August 6 at 3:38 PM EDT until August 6 at 4:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Long County in southeastern Georgia. Locations impacted include Hinesville, Ludowici, Tibet, Walthourville, Murrays Crossing and Elim.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 3:38 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tibet, moving north at 10 mph. Hazard includes 60 mph wind gusts with radar indicated source. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:38 PM EDT to 4:30 PM EDT on August 6, 2026.
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