Tornado Risk: Seek Immediate Shelter in Treutlen, Wheeler, Montgomery
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Treutlen, Wheeler, and Montgomery counties until 2:45 AM EDT today due to an enhanced risk of a brief tornado, with residents urged to seek immediate shelter.
Residents in Treutlen, Wheeler, and Montgomery counties should seek immediate shelter due to a Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service Peachtree City GA.
At 2:16 AM EDT on October 10, 2026, radar indicated a strong storm within a tropical rain band over Mount Vernon, moving north at 30 mph. This storm carries an enhanced risk of a brief tornado. Storms embedded within this rainband have exhibited localized rotation, and a brief tornado could form quickly.
The affected locations include Soperton, Mount Vernon, Ailey, Tarrytown, Lothair, and Barnhill.
This alert is effective immediately and expires at 2:45 AM EDT today, October 10, 2026.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately.
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