Upson Emergency Management Agency

Enjoy the weekend!

We need some rain...just not any severe weather to get it.

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight...

A line of showers and storms will push across the area from early
morning through the afternoon. A few storms may be strong and
capable of producing wind gusts up to 40 mph, small hail, heavy
rainfall, and frequent lightning.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday...

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed but spotters are encouraged
to submit reports of severe weather through the web by going to
weather.gov/atlanta.

NWS ATL says we'll see warm and humid conditions through Saturday with some scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms, although nothing severe is forecast.

A cold front moves across the area Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing widespread rainfall of maybe half an inch, if we are lucky. Drier, cooler conditions are on tap for most of next week.

For those headed to sunrise services Easter morning, take an umbrella with you. And Easter egg hunts may have to be done indoors Sunday afternoon.

We need the rain.

Have a Blessed Easter Holiday.

Maybe a chance for a passing shower Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but nothing of significance. Spring has just sprung, and it will feel like summer moved right in at times.

Yatesville tornado map
County-wide map (green dots = microburst damage north of tornado path)
Crest tornado map

These maps correlate with the Public Information Statement posted earlier on our FB page.

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Public information statement issued by NWS US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia on the 2 tornadoes that affected Upson County:

..Sunset Village (Upson County) Tornado...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 75-80 mph
Path Length /statute/: 3.02 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 360 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 03/16/2026
Start Time: 07:00 AM EDT
Start Location: 1 SW Crest / Upson County / GA
Start Lat/Lon: 32.9226 / -84.4624

End Date: 03/16/2026
End Time: 07:03 AM EDT
End Location: 1 NNW Sunnyside / Upson County / GA
End Lat/Lon: 32.9209 / -84.4109

Survey Summary:
Tornado damage was first observed on Hendricks Church Road where a few small pine trees were snapped. Damage continued across Hurricane Creek where approximately 20-30 trees were knocked down or uprooted in private farmland. The path continues with damage to a small outbuilding before reaching Ellerbeetown Rd where some additional tree damage was noted. The track continues eastward towards the intersection of McCard Rd and 74 where additional tree damage was observed as well as some minor
structural damage to a home. After crossing Womble Creek, the
tornado uprooted trees along Thurston School Rd before continuing east where it caused some minor tree and outbuilding damage near the intersection of Butts Rd and Pickard Rd. From there, the path ends and the tornado appears to have lifted. This damage was in line with the estimated maximum wind speed of 78 mph and an EF0 rating.

..Yatesville (Upson County) Tornado...

Rating: EF0
Estimated Peak Wind: 75 mph
Path Length /statute/: 1.65 miles
Path Width /maximum/: 100 yards
Fatalities: 0
Injuries: 0

Start Date: 03/16/2026
Start Time: 07:20 AM EDT
Start Location: 3 NNW Logtown / Upson County / GA
Start Lat/Lon: 32.8964 / -84.1947

End Date: 03/16/2026
End Time: 07:26 AM EDT
End Location: 2 SW Yatesville / Upson County / GA
End Lat/Lon: 32.9013 / -84.1673

Survey Summary:
A weak velocity couplet was detected on radar northwest of the
intersection of Grays Chapel Rd and Grady Pennyman Rd at 7:20 AM. The storm tracked to the east, with a tornado debris signature (TDS) appearing at 7:24 AM over Grays Chapel Rd. Two trees were uprooted along the road, and four trees were snapped at their tops before the circulation moved over a densely wooded area. By 7:26 AM, the velocity couplet had weakened and was located over Israel Creek east of Grays Chapel Rd, although the TDS persisted due to lofted debris. The damage in this area was limited, but enough to indicate a brief touchdown.

Official graphics of paths will be posted once NWS US National Weather Service Peachtree City Georgia gets those completed.

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Some FYI...Outdoor warning sirens are tested 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 1 pm, weather permitting.

We NEVER test sirens during cloudy days, nor do we test them during severe weather. If you hear them at any time other than the appointed Wednesdays, they are doing what they are designed to do: warning you of a tornado approaching our area. There are 33 sirens located throughout the county. Each of them has a range of about 1/2 to 1 mile radius. That radius of sound is diminished when heavy rain and strong winds compete with the sirens' sound.

Your best bet for having timely notification is 2-fold: 1) a weather radio for your home, 2) some form of electronic notification, like our mass notification system or a weather app on your phone. FEMA, American Red Cross, and various TV stations offer free apps.

For any weather enthusiast interested in taking the NWS Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training... https://www.weather.gov/ffc/skywarnsched

One more virtual class is scheduled on March 25, 6 pm. Click the link to register.

Upcoming Skywarn Spotter Class Schedule (North & Central GA) Forecasts Forecast Discussion Incident Support Tropical Weather Local Computer Models Graphical Aviation Weather Activity Planner Recreational Forecast Fire Weather