SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1130 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

GAC155-277-161600-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0031.000000T0000Z-260316T1600Z/
Irwin GA-Tift GA-
1130 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR WESTERN
IRWIN AND NORTHEASTERN TIFT COUNTIES...

At 1129 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Tifton, 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Ocilla around 1145 AM EDT.

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

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 3172 8332 3168 8332 3168 8328 3165 8325
      3158 8317 3146 8357 3150 8358 3153 8359
      3160 8353 3159 8350 3162 8350 3174 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 1529Z 254DEG 26KT 3152 8347

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

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