US: Tornado warning issued for parts of Georgia, Aug. 17

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Warning for Macon, Payne, and Skipperton, Georgia, Aug. 17. The warning is active through 05:45 EDT.

The weather warnings could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warning. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.