Tornado Warning Issued for Southeastern Jones County, 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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A Tornado Warning is in effect for southeastern Jones County until 8:30 AM EDT as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through the Gray and Clinton areas.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City GA
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 Central Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Jones County in central Georgia. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers southeastern Jones County. Impacted locations include:
- Gray
- James
- Greenberry Crossroads
- Clinton
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes in this area are at risk of being damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
At 8:05 AM EDT, the storm was located near Clinton or Gray, moving northeast at 35 mph.
- Hazard: Tornado and hail up to .75 inches.
- Source: Radar indicated rotation.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected, and tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 8:05 AM EDT and is effective until 8:30 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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