Tornado Warning for Walton County and Watch in Effect for Several Counties

Tornado Warning for Walton County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for Walton County, Georgia. The warning is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT. The NWS advises residents to take shelter immediately and stay away from windows. The NWS has also issued a tornado watch for the following counties: - Dekalb County - Gwinnett County - Rockdale County - Henry County - Newton County - Jasper County - Butts County - Pike County Residents in these counties should be prepared to take shelter if a tornado warning is issued.

Safety Tips

If you are in a tornado warning, the NWS recommends that you take the following safety precautions: - Take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of your home. - Stay away from windows. - Lie down flat and cover your head with your hands. - If you are outside, lie down in a ditch or other low-lying area and cover your head with your hands.

Tornado Safety Resources

For more information on tornado safety, please visit the following resources: - National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): https://www.ready.gov/tornadoes