Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for West Central Georgia Counties Through 8:30 AM

Source: NOAA · West Central 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 parts of Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster counties as 60 mph winds and hail move through the region.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
West Central Georgia
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Peachtree City

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 West Central Georgia.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in west central Georgia. The alert was issued at 8:00 AM EDT following radar-indicated severe weather moving through the area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in west central Georgia:

  • Southern Marion County
  • Eastern Stewart County
  • Webster County
  • Southwestern Schley County
  • West central Sumter County

Specific locations mentioned in the warning include Preston, Richland, Plains, Weston, Seminole, Kimbrough, Brooklyn, Draneville, Leveretts, Troutman, Friendship, Church Hill, Centerpoint, and Dumas.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents are advised to stay indoors until the storm has passed. If you observe wind damage, hail, or flooding, wait until conditions are safe and then report the information to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-866-763-4466 or by tweeting @NWSATLANTA.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Penny-sized hail has been indicated by radar.
  • Movement: At 8:00 AM, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Seminole to near Troutman, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 8:00 AM EDT until 8:30 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for west central Georgia until 10:00 AM EDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Marion, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, and Webster counties as 60 mph winds and hail move through the region.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects West Central Georgia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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