Alert archive / Georgia / Tornado Warnings in 2017
Tornado Warning 45, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this tornado warning at Jan 22, 2017, 2:39 PM EST for 5 counties in Georgia; Houston County, Alabama; Jackson County, Florida. It was in force for 36 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
- Jan 22, 2017, 2:39 PM EST (19:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2017, 3:15 PM EST
- In force
- 36 min
- Issued by
- NWS Tallahassee, FL
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
Counties Houston County, AL, Jackson County, FL, Baker County, GA, Calhoun County, GA, Early County, GA, Miller County, GA, Seminole County, GA
The radar
The Ft Rucker radar (KEOX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 12:47 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 100 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
- 1298 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 635 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 61 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 296 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 441 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.9
- Supercell composite
- 15.6
The text
As transmitted.
710
WFUS52 KTAE 221939
TORTAE
ALC069-FLC063-GAC007-037-099-201-253-222015-
/O.NEW.KTAE.TO.W.0045.170122T1939Z-170122T2015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
239 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Houston County in southeastern Alabama...
North central Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida...
Miller County in southwestern Georgia...
Northwestern Seminole County in southwestern Georgia...
South central Calhoun County in southwestern Georgia...
Northwestern Baker County in southwestern Georgia...
Central Early County in southwestern Georgia...
* Until 315 PM EST/215 PM CST/
* At 238 PM EST/138 PM CST/, a severe thunderstorm capable of
producing a tornado was located near Donalsonville, moving
northeast at 65 mph.
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...
Colquitt, Donalsonville, Arlington, Douglasville, Centerville,
Damascus, Jakin, Patmos, Cuba, Bethany, Crosby, Rowena, Jeterville,
Chattahoochee SP, Mimsville, Elmodel Wma, Lucy, Killarney, Old
Damascus and Milford.
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 3094 8510 3102 8517 3149 8468 3131 8439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 230DEG 58KT 3110 8497
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MOORE2 follow-up statements
057
WWUS52 KTAE 221945
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
245 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
ALC069-FLC063-GAC253-221955-
/O.CAN.KTAE.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-170122T2015Z/
Houston AL-Jackson FL-Seminole GA-
245 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HOUSTON...NORTH CENTRAL
JACKSON AND NORTHWESTERN SEMINOLE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 800 PM EST for southeastern
Alabama...and southwestern Georgia.
LAT...LON 3131 8439 3107 8494 3107 8501 3111 8504
3112 8504 3149 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 230DEG 58KT 3118 8486
$$
GAC007-037-099-201-222015-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-170122T2015Z/
Miller GA-Calhoun GA-Baker GA-Early GA-
245 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EST FOR NORTHERN
MILLER...SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN...NORTHWESTERN BAKER AND EASTERN EARLY
COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA...
At 245 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles west of Colquitt, moving northeast at 65 mph.
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...
Colquitt, Arlington, Douglasville, Damascus, Jakin, Old Damascus,
Patmos, Cuba, Bethany, Rowena, Milford, Jeterville, Commissary Hill,
Howards Mill, Enterprise, Hentown, Iveys Mill, Harmony Church Rd/hwy
45, Mimsville and Elmodel Wma.
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 3131 8439 3107 8494 3107 8501 3111 8504
3112 8504 3149 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 1945Z 230DEG 58KT 3118 8486
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MOORE385
WWUS52 KTAE 221954
SVSTAE
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
254 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
GAC007-037-099-201-222015-
/O.CON.KTAE.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-170122T2015Z/
Miller GA-Calhoun GA-Baker GA-Early GA-
254 PM EST SUN JAN 22 2017
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM EST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MILLER...SOUTH CENTRAL CALHOUN...NORTHWESTERN BAKER AND
EAST CENTRAL EARLY COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN GEORGIA...
At 254 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Colquitt, moving northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Arlington, Douglasville, Damascus, Old Damascus, Patmos, Bethany,
Rowena, Milford, Jeterville, Commissary Hill, Iveys Mill, Harmony
Church Rd/hwy 45, Elmodel Wma and Crestview.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3131 8439 3118 8480 3123 8487 3149 8468
TIME...MOT...LOC 1954Z 230DEG 58KT 3128 8472
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$
11-MOOREThe office that day
Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 10:23 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Baker, Colquitt, Miller, Mitchell | 27 min |
| Jan 21, 10:58 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Colquitt, Dougherty, Mitchell, Tift, Turner and 1 more | 32 min |
| Jan 21, 11:28 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Irwin, Tift, Turner, Worth | 47 min |
| Jan 21, 11:44 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Lee and 2 more | 55 min |
| Jan 22, 12:07 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Ben Hill | 23 min |
| Jan 22, 12:10 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Dougherty, Lee, Worth | 58 min |
| Jan 22, 12:35 AM EST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Dougherty, Lee | 4 hr |
| Jan 22, 12:59 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Clay, Early | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 1:04 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Ben Hill, Irwin, Tift, Turner, Worth | 18 min |
| Jan 22, 1:34 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Dougherty, Early, Randolph and 1 more | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 2:02 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Lee, Mitchell, Worth | 28 min |
| Jan 22, 2:25 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Colquitt, Decatur, Grady, Thomas | 65 min |
| Jan 22, 2:27 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Dougherty, Turner, Worth | 33 min |
| Jan 22, 2:44 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Irwin, Tift, Turner | 18 min |
| Jan 22, 2:49 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Thomas | 41 min |
| Jan 22, 2:59 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Early, Miller, Seminole | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 3:10 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Brooks, Colquitt, Cook | 50 min |
| Jan 22, 3:34 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Berrien | 56 min |
| Jan 22, 3:39 AM EST | Wind Advisory | TAE | Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay and 20 more | 14 hr |
| Jan 22, 3:44 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Mitchell, Worth | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 4:24 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Ben Hill, Irwin, Tift, Turner, Worth | 66 min |
| Jan 22, 5:00 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Ben Hill, Irwin | 30 min |
| Jan 22, 5:34 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady | 56 min |
| Jan 22, 6:00 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Grady, Irwin and 1 more | 75 min |
| Jan 22, 6:31 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes, Thomas | 74 min |
| Jan 22, 6:33 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady | 42 min |
| Jan 22, 6:47 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes | 58 min |
| Jan 22, 7:10 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Lanier, Lowndes | 35 min |
| Jan 22, 7:15 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Thomas | 45 min |
| Jan 22, 7:16 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady, Thomas | 29 min |
| Jan 22, 7:36 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Thomas | 39 min |
| Jan 22, 7:52 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Brooks | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 7:58 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes | 47 min |
| Jan 22, 8:05 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Brooks, Lowndes | 25 min |
| Jan 22, 8:27 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Lanier, Lowndes | 33 min |
| Jan 22, 8:37 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Grady, Thomas | 38 min |
| Jan 22, 8:44 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Grady, Thomas | 31 min |
| Jan 22, 9:09 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Grady, Thomas | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 9:11 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady, Miller, Seminole | 49 min |
| Jan 22, 9:33 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes | 57 min |
| Jan 22, 9:41 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Lee | 5 days |
| Jan 22, 9:53 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 10:06 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Early | 39 min |
| Jan 22, 10:38 AM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Decatur, Grady, Thomas | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 10:55 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Lee, Worth | 20 min |
| Jan 22, 11:11 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Cook, Lowndes | 31 min |
| Jan 22, 11:47 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Colquitt, Thomas | 43 min |
| Jan 22, 12:39 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Clay, Randolph, Terrell | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 1:59 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Clay, Early | 46 min |
| Jan 22, 2:20 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Clay, Early, Randolph | 25 min |
| Jan 22, 2:35 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Decatur | 8 min |
| Jan 22, 2:42 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Calhoun, Clay, Randolph, Terrell | 27 min |
| Jan 22, 3:08 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Baker, Calhoun, Dougherty, Early, Lee, Terrell and 1 more | 52 min |
| Jan 22, 3:15 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Baker, Dougherty, Lee, Turner, Worth | 30 min |
| Jan 22, 3:26 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Grady, Thomas | 34 min |
| Jan 22, 3:40 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Ben Hill, Turner, Worth | 35 min |
| Jan 22, 3:42 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Dougherty, Mitchell, Worth | 33 min |
| Jan 22, 3:53 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Lowndes, Thomas | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 4:04 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Thomas, Tift | 26 min |
| Jan 22, 4:23 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Brooks, Lanier, Lowndes | 37 min |
| Jan 21, 10:18 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Coffee, Geneva | 15 min |
| Jan 21, 10:35 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale | 5 hr |
| Jan 21, 11:06 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Dale, Henry | 39 min |
| Jan 21, 11:13 PM EST | Flash Flood Warning | TAE | Henry | 5 hr |
| Jan 22, 3:17 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Dale | 57 hr |
| Jan 22, 9:25 AM EST | River Flood Warning | TAE | Geneva | 4 days |
| Jan 22, 10:12 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston | 21 min |
| Jan 22, 10:57 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Geneva | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 11:28 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Houston | 47 min |
| Jan 22, 12:16 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Dale, Henry, Houston | 29 min |
| Jan 22, 12:22 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale, Geneva | 53 min |
| Jan 22, 1:12 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston | 48 min |
| Jan 22, 1:23 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Dale, Geneva, Houston | 37 min |
| Jan 22, 1:56 PM EST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Henry, Houston | 34 min |
| Jan 22, 1:24 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 24 min |
| Jan 22, 3:47 AM EST | Gale Warning | TAE | 33 hr | |
| Jan 22, 7:09 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Gadsden, Leon, Liberty | 36 min |
| Jan 22, 7:30 AM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jefferson | 30 min |
| Jan 22, 7:33 AM EST | Areal Flood Advisory | TAE | Gadsden, Liberty | 117 min |
| Jan 22, 7:37 AM EST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 98 min |
Nearby
Tornado Warnings in Georgia, 2017Tornado Warnings in Alabama, 2017Tornado Warnings in Florida, 2017Every tornado warning in 2017Tornadoes in 2017
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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.