What the tornado watch means for Georgia
The National Weather Service has a tornado watch in effect for 18 areas of Georgia, lasting until Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Key points
- Tornado Watch for 18 areas of Georgia
- In effect until Sat 8:00 PM
The National Weather Service has a tornado watch in effect for 18 areas of Georgia, lasting until Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM EDT.
A watch is a heads-up: the hazard is possible, and residents should make plans now in case it develops.
Areas affected
Bulloch, GA, Candler, GA, Effingham, GA, Evans, GA, Jenkins, GA, Screven, GA, Tattnall, GA, Allendale, SC, Beaufort, SC, Berkeley, SC, Charleston, SC, Colleton, SC, Dorchester, SC, Hampton, SC, Jasper, SC, Emanuel, GA, Jefferson, GA, Toombs and GA.
Timing
- Starts: Saturday, October 10 at 1:52 PM EDT
- Ends: Saturday, October 10 at 8:00 PM EDT
- Severity: extreme
- Issued by: National Weather Service offices in Charleston SC and Peachtree City GA
Alerts can be extended, upgraded or cancelled at short notice; check the National Weather Service or local officials for the latest. Information from the National Weather Service. Generated automatically.
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