TORNADO WARNING in effect until 0630 AM for our area 
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Tornado Warning for portions of...
Screven County in southeastern Georgia...
Hampton County in southeastern South Carolina...
Allendale County in southeastern South Carolina...
* Until 630 AM EDT.
* At 554 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Hunters, moving northeast at 55 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Estill, Gifford, Newington, Furman, Scotia, Luray, Garnett, Lena,
Captolo, Shirley, Hunters and Barton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED;
HAIL...<.75IN
Instructions:
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Address/Location
Newington Police Department
201 Church St
Newington, GA 30446
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-857-3115
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Tornado Warning