Monroe County EMA, Forsyth, GA (2026)

06/19/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 8:05PM EDT until June 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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At 804 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lake Tobesofkee,
or 11 miles northeast of Roberta, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Bibb and south central Monroe Counties.

AFFECTS: Bibb, GA; Monroe, GA

INSTRUCTION: To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/mB4Axmd

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 8:05 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 804 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Lake Tobesofkee,
or 11 miles northeast of Roberta, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Bibb and south central Monroe Counties.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/mB4Axmd

06/19/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 8:03PM EDT until June 18 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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TORFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Bibb County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Central Jones County in central Georgia...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 803 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lake Tobesofkee, or 11 miles south of Forsyth,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Macon, Payne, Payne City, Cross Keys, Wesleyan, Lake Tobesofkee,
Bolingbroke, Wayside, Arkwright, Dames Ferry, and Jarrell
Plantation.

AFFECTS: Bibb, GA; Jones, GA; Monroe, GA

INSTRUCTION: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/IuNJWgS

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 8:03 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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TORFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Bibb County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Central Jones County in central Georgia...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 803 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lake Tobesofkee, or 11 miles south of Forsyth,
moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Macon, Payne, Payne City, Cross Keys, Wesleyan, Lake Tobesofkee,
Bolingbroke, Wayside, Arkwright, Dames Ferry, and Jarrell
Plantation.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/IuNJWgS

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 7:41PM EDT until June 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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TORFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
West central Bibb County in central Georgia...
Southwestern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Northern Crawford County in central Georgia...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 740 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Logtown, or 10 miles northwest of Roberta, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Roberta, Culloden, Salem, Sandy Point, Russellville, Musella, and
Knoxville.

AFFECTS: Bibb, GA; Crawford, GA; Monroe, GA; Upson, GA

INSTRUCTION: TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/BKHBoxM

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Extreme

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 7:41 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 8:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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TORFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
West central Bibb County in central Georgia...
Southwestern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Northern Crawford County in central Georgia...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 740 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Logtown, or 10 miles northwest of Roberta, moving
northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.

* Locations impacted include...
Roberta, Culloden, Salem, Sandy Point, Russellville, Musella, and
Knoxville.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/BKHBoxM

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 4:47PM EDT until June 18 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
Gwinnett County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Butts County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Jones County in central Georgia...
Newton County in north central Georgia...
Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
Southwestern Morgan County in north central Georgia...
Western Putnam County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Cobb County in north central Georgia...
Central Henry County in north central Georgia...
Walton County in north central Georgia...
Northern Clayton County in north central Georgia...
Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
Jasper County in central Georgia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 446 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sandtown to Flippen to near Forsyth, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, Lawrenceville, McDonough, Decatur,
Conyers, Monroe, Covington, Eatonton, Jackson, Madison, Monticello,
Peachtree Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell,
Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and Smyrna.

AFFECTS: Butts, GA; Clayton, GA; Cobb, GA; DeKalb, GA; Fulton, GA; Gwinnett, GA; Henry, GA; Jasper, GA; Jones, GA; Monroe, GA; Morgan, GA; Newton, GA; Putnam, GA; Rockdale, GA; Walton, GA

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central and
north central Georgia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/L9PAKav

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 4:47 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 5:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
Gwinnett County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Butts County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Jones County in central Georgia...
Newton County in north central Georgia...
Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
Southwestern Morgan County in north central Georgia...
Western Putnam County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Cobb County in north central Georgia...
Central Henry County in north central Georgia...
Walton County in north central Georgia...
Northern Clayton County in north central Georgia...
Central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
Jasper County in central Georgia...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 446 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Sandtown to Flippen to near Forsyth, moving
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Marietta, Douglasville, Lawrenceville, McDonough, Decatur,
Conyers, Monroe, Covington, Eatonton, Jackson, Madison, Monticello,
Peachtree Corners, City of South Fulton, Sandy Springs, Roswell,
Johns Creek, Alpharetta, and Smyrna.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/L9PAKav

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 4:37PM EDT until June 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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At 437 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Cannongate to near Forsyth, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Barnesville, Jackson,
Jonesboro, Forsyth, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point,
Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park,
Fairburn, Hampton, Tyrone, and Morrow.

AFFECTS: Butts, GA; Clayton, GA; Coweta, GA; Fayette, GA; Fulton, GA; Henry, GA; Lamar, GA; Monroe, GA; Spalding, GA; Upson, GA

INSTRUCTION: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central,
north central and west central Georgia.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/cT8Zblj

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 4:37 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 5:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 437 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Cannongate to near Forsyth, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Barnesville, Jackson,
Jonesboro, Forsyth, City of South Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point,
Stockbridge, Union City, Forest Park, Riverdale, College Park,
Fairburn, Hampton, Tyrone, and Morrow.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/cT8Zblj

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 4:18PM EDT until June 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Spalding County in west central Georgia...
Fayette County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Meriwether County in west central Georgia...
Pike County in west central Georgia...
Monroe County in central Georgia...
Eastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Southwestern Butts County in central Georgia...
Henry County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Crawford County in central Georgia...
Eastern Coweta County in west central Georgia...
Clayton County in north central Georgia...
South central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
Lamar County in west central Georgia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 417 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near East Newnan to near Culloden, moving northeast
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Newnan, Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Thomaston,
Barnesville, Jackson, Jonesboro, Forsyth, Zebulon, City of South
Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest
Park, Riverdale, College Park, and Fairburn.

AFFECTS: Butts, GA; Clayton, GA; Coweta, GA; Crawford, GA; Fayette, GA; Fulton, GA; Henry, GA; Lamar, GA; Meriwether, GA; Monroe, GA; Pike, GA; Spalding, GA; Upson, GA

INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central,
north central and west central Georgia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/Uti2Kyl

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 4:18 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 5:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Spalding County in west central Georgia...
Fayette County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Meriwether County in west central Georgia...
Pike County in west central Georgia...
Monroe County in central Georgia...
Eastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Southwestern Butts County in central Georgia...
Henry County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Crawford County in central Georgia...
Eastern Coweta County in west central Georgia...
Clayton County in north central Georgia...
South central Fulton County in north central Georgia...
Lamar County in west central Georgia...

* Until 500 PM EDT.

* At 417 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near East Newnan to near Culloden, moving northeast
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Atlanta, Newnan, Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Thomaston,
Barnesville, Jackson, Jonesboro, Forsyth, Zebulon, City of South
Fulton, Peachtree City, East Point, Stockbridge, Union City, Forest
Park, Riverdale, College Park, and Fairburn.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/Uti2Kyl

06/18/2026

Today's National Weather Service (NWS) Briefing Regarding the Expected Storms over the Next 18 to 24 Hours:

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 3:37PM EDT until June 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

SUMMARY:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Bibb County in central Georgia...
Eastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Jones County in central Georgia...
Southern Jasper County in central Georgia...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 336 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Juliette to near Macon, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Macon, Gray, Monticello, Payne, Payne City, Postell, Lake
Tobesofkee, Bradley, Wayside, Mountain Springs, Griswoldville,
Round Oak, Wesleyan, Arkwright, McElheneys Crossroads, Juliette,
James, Bolingbroke, Dames Ferry, and Rutland.

AFFECTS: Bibb, GA; Jasper, GA; Jones, GA; Monroe, GA

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ynqyCxd

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/26 3:37 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 6/18/26 4:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Bibb County in central Georgia...
Eastern Monroe County in central Georgia...
Jones County in central Georgia...
Southern Jasper County in central Georgia...

* Until 400 PM EDT.

* At 336 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Juliette to near Macon, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Macon, Gray, Monticello, Payne, Payne City, Postell, Lake
Tobesofkee, Bradley, Wayside, Mountain Springs, Griswoldville,
Round Oak, Wesleyan, Arkwright, McElheneys Crossroads, Juliette,
James, Bolingbroke, Dames Ferry, and Rutland.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ynqyCxd

06/18/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

With the incoming remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, we are reminding you to stay weather aware over the next 24-48 hours. Isolated tornadoes, strong winds of 15-35 miles per hour, and torrential downpours of up to 2-4 inches of rain are possible. Please ensure you have 2 ways of being notified of impending severe weather and that your safe place is stocked and prepared. Reminder, do not ever drive onto flooded roadways and always assume any downed telephone pole wires are energized. Make sure to also sign up for the national weather service warnings by clicking on the hyper-reach link on the Monroe County home web page.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/oF1Wtu1

06/17/2026

Heavy Rain and Potential Severe Storms headed to Monroe County on Thursday (June 18) and Friday (June 19). Monroe County remains under a flood watch through 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.

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