Severe thunderstorms are expected to arrive in Liberty County as early as noon today, according to the National Weather Service.

Coastal Liberty County and eastern Long County can expect to have storms arrive between 2-5 p.m., according to a NWS briefing this morning.

The main severe weather threats are damaging wind gusts and tornadoes. There is a risk of winds or wind gusts exceeding 60 knots (70 mph) and a couple of significant (EF2 or stronger) tornadoes.

A wind advisory is in effect. Winds on Fort Stewart have been registered as high as 41 mph today.