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Tornado Warning issued January 22 at 6:37PM EST until January 22 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FLCounties: Appling, GA; Bacon, GAThe National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a* Tornado Warning for... East central Bacon County in southeastern Georgia... Southeastern Appling County in southeastern Georgia...* Until 700 PM EST.* At 637 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Alma, 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... Surrency and New Lacy.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Jacksonville.