Tornado Warning for Appling, Wayne and Pierce Counties

A tornado warning is in effect for northeastern Pierce, Wayne, and southeastern Appling counties until 430 pm.

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Published: April 13, 2009

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A tornado warning is in effect for northeastern Pierce, Wayne, and southeastern Appling counties until 430 pm.

At 3:44 pm national weather service doppler radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 7 miles northwest of Patterson...moving east at 40 mph.

In addition to the tornado...this storm is capable of producing penny size hail and destructive straight line winds.

Seek shelter on the lowest floor of the building in an interior hallway or room such as a closet. Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from windows.

If in mobile homes or vehicles...evacuate them and get inside a substantial shelter. If no shelter is available...lie flat in the nearest ditch or other low spot and cover your head with your hands.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 7:00 pm Monday evening for northeastern Florida and southeast Georgia.