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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 243, NWS Atlanta, GA

July 21, 2018Barrow County, Hall County, Jackson County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 21, 2018, 4:31 AM EDT for Barrow County, Hall County, Jackson County, Georgia. It was in force for 44 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
Jul 21, 2018, 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC)
Expired
Jul 21, 2018, 5:15 AM EDT
In force
44 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Barrow County, GA, Hall County, GA, Jackson County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jul 21, 3:00 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC7 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 123 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 116 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA at 00:00Z on 2018-07-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
116 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-123 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1353 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

107 
WUUS52 KFFC 210831
SVRFFC
GAC013-139-157-210915-
/O.NEW.KFFC.SV.W.0243.180721T0831Z-180721T0915Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
431 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Barrow County in north central Georgia...
  Southeastern Hall County in north central Georgia...
  Jackson County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 515 AM EDT.

* At 430 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Gainesville to Oakwood, moving southeast at 40
  mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Gainesville, Winder, Jefferson, Commerce, Braselton, Oakwood,
  Statham, Arcade, Nicholson, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Candler,
  Peach State Speedway, Russell, Chestnut Mountain, Road
  Atlanta-Lanier Speedway and Apple Valley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

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 3413 8336 3412 8336 3408 8338 3407 8338
      3401 8343 3396 8369 3426 8393 3436 8379
TIME...MOT...LOC 0830Z 308DEG 33KT 3430 8375 3425 8389 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
2 follow-up statements
942 
WWUS52 KFFC 210846
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
446 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

GAC139-210856-
/O.CAN.KFFC.SV.W.0243.000000T0000Z-180721T0915Z/
Hall GA-
446 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HALL COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned 
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT for
north central and northeastern Georgia.

LAT...LON 3414 8337 3413 8336 3412 8336 3406 8338
      3401 8343 3400 8345 3400 8350 3399 8351
      3397 8366 3415 8379 3423 8370 3427 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0846Z 308DEG 33KT 3421 8362 3416 8376 

$$

GAC013-157-210915-
/O.CON.KFFC.SV.W.0243.000000T0000Z-180721T0915Z/
Barrow GA-Jackson GA-
446 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 AM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL BARROW AND JACKSON COUNTIES...

At 446 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Maysville to near Talmo, moving southeast at 40
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Winder, Jefferson, Commerce, Braselton, Statham, Maysville, Arcade,
Nicholson, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Peach State Speedway, Apple
Valley and Westgate Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3414 8337 3413 8336 3412 8336 3406 8338
      3401 8343 3400 8345 3400 8350 3399 8351
      3397 8366 3415 8379 3423 8370 3427 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0846Z 308DEG 33KT 3421 8362 3416 8376 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$
328 
WWUS52 KFFC 210905
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
505 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

GAC013-157-210915-
/O.EXP.KFFC.SV.W.0243.000000T0000Z-180721T0915Z/
Barrow GA-Jackson GA-
505 AM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL BARROW AND
JACKSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 515 AM EDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT for
north central and northeastern Georgia.

LAT...LON 3414 8337 3413 8336 3412 8336 3406 8338
      3401 8343 3400 8345 3400 8350 3399 8351
      3397 8366 3415 8379 3423 8370 3427 8361
TIME...MOT...LOC 0905Z 307DEG 30KT 3410 8355 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 21, 1:20 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCFannin55 min
Jul 21, 2:07 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCUnion38 min
Jul 21, 2:32 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCFannin, Gilmer, Murray43 min
Jul 21, 2:39 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTowns, Union36 min
Jul 21, 2:50 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCLumpkin, Towns, Union, White40 min
Jul 21, 2:58 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCFannin, Gilmer, Murray, Whitfield47 min
Jul 21, 3:04 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Hall, Lumpkin, Pickens and 1 more41 min
Jul 21, 3:22 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWhite23 min
Jul 21, 3:41 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBanks, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Lumpkin49 min
Jul 21, 3:46 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCGilmer, Murray44 min
Jul 21, 4:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMurray59 min
Jul 21, 4:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCatoosa, Murray, Whitfield26 min
Jul 21, 4:27 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCatoosa, Gilmer, Murray, Whitfield48 min
Jul 21, 4:29 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDawson, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens46 min
Jul 21, 4:33 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCatoosa, Dade27 min
Jul 21, 4:41 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningFFCFannin, Gilmer, Murray6 hr
Jul 21, 4:56 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDade, Walker34 min
Jul 21, 5:09 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBartow, Cherokee, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens51 min
Jul 21, 5:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHall31 min
Jul 21, 5:16 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCClarke29 min
Jul 21, 5:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow23 min
Jul 21, 5:44 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Hall, Pickens46 min
Jul 21, 5:50 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow, Chattooga, Cherokee, Floyd25 min
Jul 21, 6:06 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGwinnett24 min
Jul 21, 6:10 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton50 min
Jul 21, 6:17 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPolk28 min
Jul 21, 6:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCobb, Paulding26 min
Jul 21, 6:25 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBarrow, Gwinnett, Hall, Jackson, Oconee, Walton50 min
Jul 21, 6:29 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJackson31 min
Jul 21, 6:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDouglas, Haralson34 min
Jul 21, 6:46 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDeKalb, Fulton, Rockdale29 min
Jul 21, 7:03 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCGreene, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Putnam, Walton42 min
Jul 21, 7:12 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCClayton, Henry, Newton, Rockdale33 min
Jul 21, 7:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCarroll, Douglas, Fayette31 min
Jul 21, 7:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPutnam37 min
Jul 21, 7:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCButts, Jasper, Spalding34 min
Jul 21, 7:43 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCoweta, Heard32 min
Jul 21, 8:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin, Jones, Lamar, Monroe30 min
Jul 21, 8:03 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMeriwether, Pike27 min
Jul 21, 8:08 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHancock37 min
Jul 21, 8:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Twiggs, Wilkinson36 min
Jul 21, 8:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHarris, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Troup, Upson34 min
Jul 21, 8:33 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningFFCGwinnett78 min
Jul 21, 9:01 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley29 min
Jul 21, 9:05 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCrawford, Harris, Talbot, Taylor25 min
Jul 21, 9:32 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattahoochee, Harris, Houston, Macon, Marion, Muscogee and 3 more28 min
Jul 21, 9:34 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley, Dodge, Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen26 min
Jul 21, 9:39 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCMacon, Schley, Taylor51 min
Jul 21, 9:59 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattahoochee, Dooly, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Pulaski and 1 more31 min
Jul 21, 10:00 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge, Montgomery, Wheeler30 min
Jul 21, 10:08 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDooly, Macon, Sumter52 min
Jul 21, 10:15 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCSumter45 min
Jul 21, 10:20 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWebster25 min
Jul 21, 10:23 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTelfair37 min
Jul 21, 10:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCrisp, Wilcox53 min
Jul 21, 10:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWebster12 min
Jul 21, 5:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCCarroll, Haralson, Heard43 min
Jul 21, 5:34 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCHaralson41 min
Jul 21, 5:44 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCarroll, Haralson, Heard34 min
Jul 21, 5:53 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCHeard52 min
Jul 21, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCTroup33 min
Jul 21, 6:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCarroll, Douglas, Fulton30 min
Jul 21, 6:01 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCatoosa, Whitfield29 min
Jul 21, 6:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCHarris, Troup42 min
Jul 21, 6:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCFloyd24 min
Jul 21, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHeard31 min
Jul 21, 6:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMurray29 min
Jul 21, 6:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMeriwether26 min
Jul 21, 6:36 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDouglas24 min
Jul 21, 6:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCoweta, Meriwether, Troup32 min
Jul 21, 6:45 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCClayton, DeKalb, Fulton45 min
Jul 21, 7:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMurray42 min
Jul 21, 7:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCUnion33 min
Jul 21, 7:27 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDeKalb, Rockdale33 min
Jul 21, 7:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDeKalb, Gwinnett, Newton, Rockdale, Walton46 min
Jul 21, 7:30 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCChattahoochee, Muscogee30 min
Jul 21, 7:46 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCStewart44 min
Jul 21, 7:48 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCUnion42 min
Jul 21, 7:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCGwinnett24 min
Jul 21, 7:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBartow, Floyd33 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.