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Home Tornado Warning 0005 Issued by the Jacksonville Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-16 04:57:20
098
WFUS52 KJAX 160956
TORJAX
GAC003-065-069-161045-
/O.NEW.KJAX.TO.W.0005.260316T0956Z-260316T1045Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
556 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Coffee County in southeastern Georgia...
Atkinson County in southeastern Georgia...
Northwestern Clinch County in southeastern Georgia...
* Until 645 AM EDT.
* At 556 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles northeast of Ray City, or 7 miles southeast of
Nashville, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Pearson around 630 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Axson.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3165 8294 3164 8265 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3124 8270
3113 8297 3119 8297 3119 8305 3123 8305
3128 8303 3130 8306 3133 8306 3136 8310
3139 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 0956Z 249DEG 22KT 3116 8313
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
HESS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-16 05:12:36
792
WWUS52 KJAX 161012
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GAC065-161021-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Clinch GA-
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLINCH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8293 3162 8265 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3124 8270
3118 8284 3119 8303 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3136 8310 3139 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 1011Z 231DEG 28KT 3129 8301
$$
GAC003-069-161045-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Coffee GA-Atkinson GA-
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
COFFEE AND ATKINSON COUNTIES...
At 611 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Willacoochee, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Willacoochee around 615 AM EDT.
Douglas around 640 AM EDT.
Nicholls around 655 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Axson.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8293 3162 8265 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3124 8270
3118 8284 3119 8303 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3136 8310 3139 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 1011Z 231DEG 28KT 3129 8301
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
HESS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 05:12:36
792
WWUS52 KJAX 161012
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GAC065-161021-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Clinch GA-
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CLINCH COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8293 3162 8265 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3124 8270
3118 8284 3119 8303 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3136 8310 3139 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 1011Z 231DEG 28KT 3129 8301
$$
GAC003-069-161045-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Coffee GA-Atkinson GA-
612 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
COFFEE AND ATKINSON COUNTIES...
At 611 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Willacoochee, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Willacoochee around 615 AM EDT.
Douglas around 640 AM EDT.
Nicholls around 655 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Axson.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3156 8293 3162 8265 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3124 8270
3118 8284 3119 8303 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3136 8310 3139 8312
TIME...MOT...LOC 1011Z 231DEG 28KT 3129 8301
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
HESS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 05:21:36
085
WWUS52 KJAX 161021
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
621 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GAC003-069-161045-
/O.CON.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Coffee GA-Atkinson GA-
621 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN COFFEE AND ATKINSON COUNTIES...
At 620 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Pearson, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Nicholls around 635 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Axson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3150 8281 3155 8264 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3127 8271
3127 8279 3123 8296 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3138 8305 3144 8298
TIME...MOT...LOC 1020Z 242DEG 32KT 3139 8281
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
HESS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-16 05:32:36
430
WWUS52 KJAX 161032
SVSJAX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
632 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
GAC003-069-161042-
/O.CAN.KJAX.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260316T1045Z/
Coffee GA-Atkinson GA-
632 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN COFFEE AND ATKINSON COUNTIES
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However, gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
&&
LAT...LON 3150 8281 3155 8264 3147 8262 3147 8263
3128 8263 3129 8266 3128 8270 3127 8271
3127 8279 3123 8296 3123 8305 3128 8303
3129 8305 3133 8306 3138 8305 3144 8298
TIME...MOT...LOC 1030Z 249DEG 22KT 3142 8273
$$
HESS
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