SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1031 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

GAC017-155-277-161445-
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Irwin GA-Tift GA-Ben Hill GA-
1031 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN IRWIN...NORTH CENTRAL TIFT AND SOUTH CENTRAL BEN HILL
COUNTIES...

At 1031 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mystic, or 10 miles west of Ocilla, moving northeast
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud.

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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Mystic around 1035 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Irwinville Airport, Waterloo, Pinetta, and Irwinville.

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.

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LAT...LON 3158 8329 3150 8353 3160 8351 3160 8350
      3162 8350 3162 8349 3169 8349 3170 8346
      3171 8345 3178 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1431Z 240DEG 34KT 3161 8343

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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