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Tornado Warning 55, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2017, 1:52 PM EDT for Crawford County, Taylor County, Upson County, Georgia. It was in force for 21 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 27, 2017, 1:52 PM EDT (17:52 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 27, 2017, 2:13 PM EDT
- In force
- 21 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Crawford County, GA, Taylor County, GA, Upson County, GA
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1:47 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 5.9 hours before the alert went out and 77 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.
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WFUS52 KFFC 271752
TORFFC
GAC079-269-293-271845-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0055.170427T1752Z-170427T1845Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
152 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Upson County in west central Georgia...
Northwestern Crawford County in central Georgia...
North central Taylor County in west central Georgia...
* Until 245 PM EDT
* At 152 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Carsonville, or 10 miles north of Butler, moving northeast at
30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 and Salem.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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.
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 3271 8434 3285 8409 3267 8402 3267 8433
TIME...MOT...LOC 1752Z 243DEG 28KT 3270 8430
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN
$$2 follow-up statements
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WWUS52 KFFC 271805
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
205 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
GAC269-271815-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170427T1845Z/
Taylor GA-
205 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL TAYLOR COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and
west central Georgia.
LAT...LON 3270 8421 3271 8422 3272 8422 3276 8425
3285 8409 3270 8403
TIME...MOT...LOC 1805Z 243DEG 28KT 3275 8419
$$
GAC079-293-271845-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170427T1845Z/
Upson GA-Crawford GA-
205 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN UPSON AND NORTHWESTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES...
At 205 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Salem, or 10 miles west of Roberta, moving northeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Salem.
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3270 8421 3271 8422 3272 8422 3276 8425
3285 8409 3270 8403
TIME...MOT...LOC 1805Z 243DEG 28KT 3275 8419
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$107
WWUS52 KFFC 271813
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
213 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
GAC079-293-271822-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0055.000000T0000Z-170427T1845Z/
Upson GA-Crawford GA-
213 PM EDT THU APR 27 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN UPSON AND NORTHWESTERN
CRAWFORD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds and
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for central and
west central Georgia.
LAT...LON 3270 8421 3271 8422 3272 8422 3276 8425
3285 8409 3270 8403
TIME...MOT...LOC 1811Z 243DEG 28KT 3278 8412
$$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, 1:34 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Talbot, Taylor | 41 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.