Update (4:10pm EDT): The National Weather Service (NWS) has extended Tornado Watch 679 to five southeast Georgia counties until 8pm local time, Saturday, as per WJCL .
As per the National Weather Service (NWS), a tornado warning remains in effect for Screven County until 3:45pm EDT. At 3:31 p.m. It was moving northeast at 25 mph.
Initial story : A tornado was reported in progress in South Georgia, with videos shared by storm chasers showing a massive twister near Newington, Georgia . EDT, a confirmed tornado was near Hunters, according to the NWS.
Areas included in the watch are Darien, Fort Stewart, Garden City, Hinesville, Ludowici, Pembroke, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Savannah and Tybee Island, according to WJCL. The NWS said the source of the confirmation was law enforcement. The watch covers Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties. Tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Residents should keep an eye on weather updates. They should also be ready to move to a safe place if a warning is issued.
Flying debris will be dangerous for anyone caught without shelter, according to the NWS. The NWS has listed the hazard as a “damaging tornado. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Roofs, windows and vehicles will also be damaged, and tree damage is likely. As per the NWS, the areas impacted are mainly rural parts of Screven County.
