Tornado Warning Issued for Coffee, Atkinson, and Clinch 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 Tornado Warning for parts of southeastern Georgia until 6:45 AM EDT due to a storm capable of producing a tornado and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jacksonville FL
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
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 Jacksonville has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of southeastern Georgia. The alert was triggered at 5:56 AM EDT after radar indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning impact zone includes the following areas in southeastern Georgia:
- Coffee County
- Atkinson County
- Northwestern Clinch County
Specific locations mentioned in the storm's path include Pearson (expected around 6:30 AM EDT) and Axson.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado, and tornadoes are extremely difficult to see at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado before taking shelter.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail (up to 1.00 inch).
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
- Storm Movement: As of 5:56 AM EDT, the storm was located 7 miles northeast of Ray City (or 7 miles southeast of Nashville), moving east at 25 mph.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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