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 was reported in progress in South Georgia, with videos shared by storm chasers showing a massive twister near Newington, Georgia.A tornado warning is in effect for Screven County. (Unsplash/ Representative image)As per the National Weather Service (NWS), a tornado warning remains in effect for Screven County until 3:45pm EDT.At 3:31 p.m. EDT, a confirmed tornado was near Hunters, according to the NWS. It was moving northeast at 25 mph.The NWS said the source of the confirmation was law enforcement.Also read: SoCal flooding update: Newport Beach closes all beaches, Long Beach orders evacuations as Tropical Storm Rachel nearsHere are the videos:Also read: Old Farmer's Almanac weather forecast for October 11-20: What weather will the US see?What is the danger?The NWS has listed the hazard as a “damaging tornado.”According to the NWS, flying debris will be dangerous for anyone caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Roofs, windows and vehicles will also be damaged, and tree damage is likely.Which areas are hit?As per the NWS, the areas impacted are mainly rural parts of Screven County.(This story is being updated)Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes. Beyond the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching cinema and loves having long conversations about books, films and everything in between.Read More