UPDATED 3.15.2025 at 1:33PM

From Carroll County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, GA:

HIGHLIGHTS

• Significant Severe Weather event expected Saturday evening through Sunday morning across East Alabama and West Georgia.
• Primary Storm Threats
  • Damaging winds 60 – 80 MPH
  • Tornadoes (some strong/long track)
  • Hail up to 1 inch in diameter
  • Frequent Lightning

POTENTIAL HAZARDS

• Moderate Risk (Level 4 out of 5) for severe weather
• Greatest risk for supercells/tornadoes (Sat. night) especially west of an Athens to Macon to Americus line.
• Damaging Winds 60 – 80 MPH
• Tornadoes (Strong, long track tornadoes possible in East Alabama and West Georgia)
  • Chances of seeing a tornado are 25-50 times higher than average for this time of year.
• Large Hail 1 inch in diameter or greater
• Elevated Flood Risk due to Heavy Rainfall
• Frequent Lightning

WINDS

• Damaging Wind Potential is High
• Widespread 60+ mph winds with localized gusts up to 80 mph at 1000 to 3500 feet above the surface.
  • Storms will help to bring these winds down to the surface, especially in higher elevations
• Increased risk of downed trees and powerlines

TIMING

• As early as 6:00pm Saturday through 10:00am Sunday morning.
  • Greatest risk: 8:00pm Saturday through 3:00am Sunday morning.

SHELTER INFORMATION

From the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office:

Due to the impending severe weather expected tomorrow afternoon (March 15th) and overnight, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of our residents. Given the seriousness of this storm system, we will be opening a temporary storm shelter for those who feel unsafe in their current housing situation.

• Location:
  Sheriff’s Office Training Room
  997 Newnan Road, Carrollton
  (Former West Georgia Technical College)
  Located at the back of the building on the lower level.
  
• Shelter Hours:
  6:00 PM – 6:00 AM -Sat. 3.15.25 and Sun. 3.16.25
  
• This space has been designated as a safe place for those seeking shelter from the storm. There will be plenty of space to sit and ride out the storms with us. While we will not be providing cots or bedding, chairs and water will be available.
  
• Please note: This building is not on a generator. If power is lost, we will be in the dark together—but at least we will be in a safe location. We encourage you to bring a flashlight and ensure your devices are fully charged before arrival.
  
• Important: If you bring a pet, they must be in a secure carrier or crate to ensure everyone’s safety.
  
• For Those with Medical Devices:
  If you rely on medical devices that require power and you have your own transportation, you may go to any Tanner Medical Center hospital for shelter, including locations in Carrollton, Bremen, Villa Rica, or Wedowee. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Please monitor this potentially dangerous weather situation this weekend. 

Please see below for additional graphical information and a recording of a special weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.