Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Wilkinson, Laurens, Twiggs, and Bleckley Counties in 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 central Georgia until 6:30 PM EST, citing 60 mph wind gusts and a possible tornado threat.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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 Central Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Georgia. The alert was issued at 5:55 PM EST following radar-indicated severe weather in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following regions in central Georgia:
- Southeastern Wilkinson County
- Northwestern Laurens County
- East central Twiggs County
- North central Bleckley County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Dudley, Danville, Montrose, Allentown, Chappells Mill, and Nicklesville. At the time of the alert, the storm was located over Danville, moving east at 30 mph.
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 the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a basement or a small central room.
Once the storm has passed, residents are encouraged to report wind damage, hail, or flooding 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: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to .75 inches.
- Tornado Threat: The National Weather Service indicates that a tornado is possible.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM EST on February 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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