Tornado Warning Issued for Upson, Pike, Talbot, and Lamar Counties in 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 an immediate Tornado Warning for portions of west central Georgia until 7:30 AM EDT following radar-indicated rotation.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- West Central Georgia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Peachtree City
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 West Central Georgia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA has issued a Tornado Warning for southeastern Pike County, Upson County, north central Talbot County, and southwestern Lamar County in west central Georgia. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation from a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several regions in west central Georgia, including:
- Upson County
- Southeastern Pike County
- North central Talbot County
- Southwestern Lamar County
Specific locations in the path include Thomaston, Yatesville, Sunset Village, Lincoln Park, The Rock, Atwater, Redbone Crossroads, Sprewell Bluff State Park, Crest, Pleasant Hill, Logtown, Sunnyside, Hannahs Mill, and Piedmont.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the affected 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 to protect yourself from flying debris. Mobile homes are at high risk of being damaged or destroyed.
Expected Conditions
At 6:59 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Sprewell Bluff State Park, or approximately 7 miles west of Thomaston. The storm is moving east at 40 mph.
Hazards include:
- Tornado: Radar indicated rotation.
- Debris: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter.
- Property Damage: Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected. Tree damage is likely.
- Hail: Potential for hail up to .75 inches.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 6:59 AM EDT on March 16, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 7:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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