Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Southeast Georgia Counties Through 9:15 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 seven counties in southeastern Georgia as 60 mph wind gusts move through the region.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston SC
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 Southeastern Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Georgia. The warning was issued at 8:36 AM EDT and is effective until 9:15 AM EDT on March 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following counties in southeastern Georgia are under the warning:
- Bulloch County
- Candler County
- Evans County
- Jenkins County
- Long County
- Screven County
- Tattnall County
Specific locations impacted include Reidsville, Metter, Glennville, Millen, Claxton, Butts, Hagan, Portal, Collins, and Cobbtown. The warning also covers Interstate 16 between mile markers 96 and 119.
Expected Conditions
At 8:36 AM EDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line moving east at 65 mph. The primary hazard is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The National Weather Service also notes that increased rotation has been detected, meaning a tornado could develop quickly.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter immediately inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. Do not wait for the sound of thunder or the arrival of rain to take cover, as wind damage can occur before precipitation begins. If you spot a tornado, move to a closet, bathroom, or a small, central room in a sturdy structure.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 9:15 AM EDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for a portion of southeast Georgia until 1:00 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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