Tornado Warning 51, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Apr 5, 2017, 6:21 PM EDT (22:21 UTC)

Expired

Apr 5, 2017, 7:00 PM EDT

In force

39 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

County Toombs County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 124 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 052221
TORFFC
GAC279-052300-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0051.170405T2221Z-170405T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
621 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Toombs County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 700 PM EDT
    
* At 620 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over McNatt Falls, or 7 miles north of Graham, moving
  northeast at 40 mph to affect English Eddy.

  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...
  English Eddy, McNatt Falls and Grays Landing. 

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.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

&&

LAT...LON 3196 8222 3193 8227 3194 8228 3193 8230
      3195 8231 3193 8231 3194 8238 3196 8238
      3195 8239 3196 8239 3196 8240 3195 8240
      3197 8243 3197 8248 3199 8248 3210 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 242DEG 34KT 3193 8248 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

239 
WWUS52 KFFC 052250
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
650 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

GAC279-052300-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-170405T2300Z/
Toombs GA-
650 PM EDT WED APR 5 2017

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN TOOMBS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 700
PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.  However gusty winds and heavy rain are still
possible with this thunderstorm.

A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern
Georgia.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Peachtree City.

LAT...LON 3196 8222 3193 8227 3194 8228 3193 8230
      3195 8231 3193 8231 3194 8238 3196 8238
      3195 8239 3196 8239 3196 8240 3195 8240
      3197 8243 3197 8248 3199 8248 3210 8220
TIME...MOT...LOC 2250Z 242DEG 34KT 3206 8220 

$$

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