Tornado hits Screven County, Georgia: Videos capture massive twister near Newington
A damaging tornado has been confirmed in Screven County, Georgia, and is moving northeast at 25 mph.
A tornado struck South Georgia, with videos shared by storm chasers capturing a massive twister near Newington, Georgia. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning for Screven County until 3:45pm EDT, after a confirmed tornado was reported near Hunters at 3:31 p.m. EDT. The tornado was moving northeast at 25 mph, according to the NWS.
The hazard listed by the NWS was a "damaging tornado," and storm chasers emphasized the danger of flying debris, damage to mobile homes, and potential damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Ryan Hall, a digital meteorologist, advised residents in Screven County to take shelter immediately, as the PDS Tornado Warning would remain in effect until 3:15pm EDT.
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