Georgia Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Severe | Effective 06/01/2026 13:45

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 4:45PM EDT until June 1 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires: 
June 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
SVRFFC The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Wilkes County in east central Georgia... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 445 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Rice Town, or 10 miles east of Elberton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Washington, Tignall, Aonia, Fishing Creek Public Hunting Area, Delhi, Norman, Danburg, Metasville, and Floral Hill.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.
Area Description: 
Wilkes, GA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Peachtree City GA