Alert archive / Georgia / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 54, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2017, 1:34 PM EDT for Talbot County, Taylor County, Georgia. It was in force for 41 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2017, 1:34 PM EDT (17:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2017, 2:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Talbot County, GA, Taylor County, GA
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1:36 PM EDT | TORNADO | 1 Ese Baldwinville, GA | *** 1 INJ *** WIDE SWATH OF TREES SNAPPED OFF AND THROWN ACROSS HWY 208 AND PARHAM ROAD. 2 HOMES DAMAGED...ONE SIGNIFICANT. A WOMAN WAS TRAPPED IN ONE OF THE HOMES AND RESCUED WITH MINOR INJURIES. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 5.6 hours before the alert went out and 82 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 45 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -363 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 703 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 63 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 351 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 395 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.4
The text
As transmitted.
441
WFUS52 KFFC 271734
TORFFC
GAC263-269-271815-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0054.170427T1734Z-170427T1815Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
134 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Talbot County in west central Georgia...
Northwestern Taylor County in west central Georgia...
* Until 215 PM EDT
* At 133 PM EDT, a tornado producing storm was located over
Baldwinville, or near Talbotton, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Junction City, Prattsburg, Howard, Wesley Church, Baldwinville and
Carsonville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3259 8450 3265 8451 3276 8430 3258 8426
TIME...MOT...LOC 1733Z 258DEG 32KT 3263 8445
TORNADO...OBSERVED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$2 follow-up statements
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WWUS52 KFFC 271744
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
144 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
GAC263-269-271815-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-170427T1815Z/
Talbot GA-Taylor GA-
144 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL TALBOT AND NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES...
At 144 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Wesley Church, or 10 miles east of Talbotton, moving
east at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Carsonville, Wesley Church and Prattsburg.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3262 8441 3269 8444 3276 8430 3263 8427
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 253DEG 30KT 3267 8436
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN
$$616
WWUS52 KFFC 271806
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
206 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
GAC263-269-271816-
/O.EXP.KFFC.TO.W.0054.000000T0000Z-170427T1815Z/
Talbot GA-Taylor GA-
206 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL TALBOT AND NORTHWESTERN
TAYLOR COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 215 PM EDT...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to
expire. However gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with
thunderstorms through 3 pm.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3262 8441 3269 8444 3276 8430 3263 8427
TIME...MOT...LOC 1806Z 258DEG 32KT 3270 8417
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 5:15 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 6:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin, Murray | 18 min |
| Apr 27, 7:01 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Fannin | 14 min |
| Apr 27, 8:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Floyd | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 9:50 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 10:47 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Troup | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 10:59 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Carroll, Douglas | 31 min |
| Apr 27, 12:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 49 min |
| Apr 27, 12:40 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Muscogee | 23 min |
| Apr 27, 1:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee | 29 min |
| Apr 27, 1:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee, Talbot | 36 min |
| Apr 27, 1:20 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Marion, Talbot | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 1:52 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crawford, Taylor, Upson | 21 min |
| Apr 27, 2:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crawford, Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 24 min |
| Apr 27, 2:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Jones | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 2:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 3:02 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Jones, Twiggs | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 3:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lumpkin | 35 min |
| Apr 27, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Stewart | 25 min |
| Apr 27, 3:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Marion | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 3:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Dawson, Lumpkin | 23 min |
| Apr 27, 4:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Taylor | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 4:23 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Forsyth | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 4:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lumpkin | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 5:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hall | 29 min |
| Apr 27, 5:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 5:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Banks, Hall | 48 min |
| Apr 27, 6:08 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee, Talbot | 37 min |
| Apr 27, 6:30 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot | 30 min |
| Apr 27, 6:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 6:59 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Muscogee, Talbot | 6 hr |
| Apr 27, 7:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Lamar, Monroe | 34 min |
| Apr 27, 7:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Stewart | 28 min |
| Apr 27, 7:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Marion | 39 min |
| Apr 27, 7:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Stewart | 27 min |
| Apr 27, 7:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Jones, Monroe | 38 min |
| Apr 27, 7:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Greene, Oglethorpe | 22 min |
| Apr 27, 7:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jasper | 34 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.