Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central and West Central Georgia
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 7:15 AM EDT for several Georgia counties, including Henry and Spalding, due to 60 mph wind gusts and potential tornado development.
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This notice was issued by NOAA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references North Central and West Central Georgia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west central, north central, and central Georgia. This alert is based on radar-indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Spalding County (West Central Georgia)
- Southeastern Fayette County (North Central Georgia)
- Northeastern Meriwether County (West Central Georgia)
- Northern Pike County (West Central Georgia)
- Henry County (North Central Georgia)
- Butts County (Central Georgia)
- Northern Lamar County (West Central Georgia)
- Southern Newton County (North Central Georgia)
Impacted locations include Griffin, McDonough, Jackson, Zebulon, Stockbridge, Hampton, Lovejoy, Locust Grove, Milner, Brooks, Mansfield, Jenkinsburg, Williamson, Orchard Hill, Woolsey, Sunny Side, Gay, East Griffin, Stewart, and Concord.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go at once to a basement or a small central room.
To report wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until the storm has passed and contact the National Weather Service toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or via Twitter at NWSATLANTA.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. This may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Radar indicates potential hail size up to .75 inches.
- Storm Movement: At 6:34 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Flippen to Gay, moving east at 45 mph.
- Tornado Threat: Tornadoes are considered possible within this storm system.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 6:35 AM EDT until 7:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central, north central, and west central Georgia until 10:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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