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Tornado Warning 6, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Mar 12, 2026, 6:40 AM EDT for Houston County, Macon County, Peach County, Georgia. It was in force for 37 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 6:40 AM EDT (10:40 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 12, 2026, 7:17 AM EDT
- In force
- 37 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Houston County, GA, Macon County, GA, Peach County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:40 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 6:40 AM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Nw Marshallville, GA | Initial reports of a trailer rolled over and multiple trees across the road near Marshallville. TDS seen from KJGX supports that this was likely a tornado. |
| Mar 12, 6:41 AM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Nnw Marshallville, GA | *** 2 INJ *** EF2 tornado with max winds of 110-115mph. 4 manufactured homes were destroyed, 1 overturned with anchors pulled from the ground. Numerous trees snapped or uprooted. 2 silos had the top 1/4 torn off. 600 yards wide, 4.8 miles long. |
| Mar 12, 6:56 AM EDT | TORNADO | 2 S Lakewood, GA | EF1 tornado with max winds of 100mph. Numerous trees snapped and uprooted. Several homes with EF1 wind damage or trees on them. several powerlines snapped along hwy 96. 350 yards wide and 3.3 miles long. |
| Mar 12, 6:57 AM EDT | TORNADO | 2 S Lakewood, GA | Multiple trees and powerlines down near I-75 and Hwy 96. Damage also noted around Ponderosa Campgrounds. This lines up with TDS from KJGX. No injuries reported. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 12:31 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 120 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 5 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -9 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1623 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 138 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
023
WFUS52 KFFC 121040
TORFFC
GAC153-193-225-121130-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0006.260312T1040Z-260312T1130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
640 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Macon County in west central Georgia...
Southern Peach County in central Georgia...
Central Houston County in central Georgia...
* Until 730 AM EDT.
* At 640 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Marshallville, or near Fort Valley, moving east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Perry, Fort Valley, Warner Robins, Marshallville, Robins AFB, Saint
Louis, Meadowdale, Robins Air Force Base, Sand Bed, Houston Lake,
Lakewood, Moss Oak, Winchester, Bonaire, Miami Valley, Kathleen,
and Clinchfield.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3239 8397 3251 8401 3263 8359 3253 8354
3242 8353
TIME...MOT...LOC 1040Z 261DEG 28KT 3247 8394
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$4 follow-up statements
687
WWUS52 KFFC 121051 RRA
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
651 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
GAC193-121101-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Macon GA-
651 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MACON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for central and
west central Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3242 8383 3254 8388 3263 8359 3253 8354
3242 8353
TIME...MOT...LOC 1051Z 261DEG 28KT 3248 8383
$$
GAC153-225-121130-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Peach GA-Houston GA-
651 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN PEACH AND CENTRAL HOUSTON COUNTIES...
At 651 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Saint Louis, or near Perry, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Perry, Fort Valley, Warner Robins, Robins AFB, Meadowdale, Robins Air
Force Base, Sand Bed, Houston Lake, Lakewood, Bonaire, Miami Valley,
Kathleen, and Moss Oak.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3242 8383 3254 8388 3263 8359 3253 8354
3242 8353
TIME...MOT...LOC 1051Z 261DEG 28KT 3248 8383
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$085
WWUS52 KFFC 121059
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
659 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
GAC153-225-121130-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Peach GA-Houston GA-
659 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL PEACH AND NORTHERN HOUSTON COUNTIES...
At 659 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Lakewood, or near
Perry, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Perry, Warner Robins, Robins AFB, Robins Air Force Base, Houston
Lake, Bonaire, Miami Valley, and Lakewood.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3249 8377 3256 8381 3263 8359 3253 8354
3251 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 1059Z 250DEG 31KT 3255 8372
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$106
WWUS52 KFFC 121105
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
705 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
GAC225-121115-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Peach GA-
705 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PEACH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for central
Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8367 3259 8371 3263 8359 3253 8354
3251 8354 3250 8366
TIME...MOT...LOC 1105Z 261DEG 28KT 3256 8366
$$
GAC153-121130-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Houston GA-
705 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTY...
At 705 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Warner Robins, or 7 miles northeast of Perry, moving
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Warner Robins, Robins AFB, Bonaire, Robins Air Force Base, and
Houston Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8367 3259 8371 3263 8359 3253 8354
3251 8354 3250 8366
TIME...MOT...LOC 1105Z 261DEG 28KT 3256 8366
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$096
WWUS52 KFFC 121117
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
717 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
GAC153-121127-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260312T1130Z/
Houston GA-
717 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HOUSTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled. However, gusty winds are still possible with this
thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for central
Georgia.
&&
LAT...LON 3250 8367 3259 8371 3263 8359 3253 8354
3251 8354 3250 8366
TIME...MOT...LOC 1116Z 261DEG 28KT 3257 8357
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 8:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa | 30 min |
| Mar 12, 3:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Heard | 25 min |
| Mar 12, 4:16 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Fulton | 29 min |
| Mar 12, 4:33 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Coweta, Fayette, Harris, Lamar, Meriwether and 5 more | 42 min |
| Mar 12, 4:35 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Spalding | 40 min |
| Mar 12, 4:38 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Marion, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot and 1 more | 52 min |
| Mar 12, 4:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Henry, Rockdale | 28 min |
| Mar 12, 4:51 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Muscogee, Stewart | 39 min |
| Mar 12, 5:07 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Stewart, Webster | 38 min |
| Mar 12, 5:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Butts, Lamar, Monroe, Pike, Spalding, Talbot and 1 more | 45 min |
| Mar 12, 5:21 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley and 5 more | 39 min |
| Mar 12, 5:33 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Stewart, Webster | 27 min |
| Mar 12, 5:46 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crawford, Lamar, Monroe, Pike, Talbot, Taylor and 1 more | 44 min |
| Mar 12, 5:51 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crawford, Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter, Talbot and 2 more | 39 min |
| Mar 12, 6:19 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Houston, Macon, Peach and 6 more | 41 min |
| Mar 12, 6:20 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Jones, Monroe | 40 min |
| Mar 12, 6:23 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jasper, Jones and 4 more | 52 min |
| Mar 12, 6:38 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Putnam | 52 min |
| Mar 12, 6:46 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Bibb, Jones, Twiggs | 29 min |
| Mar 12, 6:56 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Bleckley, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston and 5 more | 49 min |
| Mar 12, 7:00 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Bibb, Greene, Hancock, Houston, Jones and 4 more | 45 min |
| Mar 12, 7:25 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Pulaski, Telfair and 5 more | 50 min |
| Mar 12, 7:25 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Hancock, Washington | 19 min |
| Mar 12, 7:29 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Twiggs | 16 min |
| Mar 12, 7:38 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Glascock, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens and 3 more | 52 min |
| Mar 12, 7:38 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Laurens, Twiggs, Wilkinson | 25 min |
| Mar 12, 7:48 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Laurens | 27 min |
| Mar 12, 8:01 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Johnson, Laurens, Wilkinson | 14 min |
| Mar 12, 8:03 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery and 5 more | 42 min |
| Mar 12, 8:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Glascock, Jefferson | 36 min |
| Mar 12, 8:39 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen | 36 min |
| Mar 12, 8:45 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Jefferson | 15 min |
| Mar 12, 9:15 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | FFC | Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley and 90 more | 11 hr |
| Mar 12, 12:01 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | FFC | Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb and 22 more | 23 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.