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Special Weather Statement, NWS Atlanta, GA

July 22, 2018Spalding County, Georgia

NWS Atlanta, GA issued this special weather statement at Jul 22, 2018, 9:33 PM EDT for Spalding County, Georgia. It was in force for 27 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 22, 2018, 9:33 PM EDT (01:33 UTC)
Expired
Jul 22, 2018, 10:00 PM EDT
In force
27 min
Issued by
NWS Atlanta, GA
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
50

County Spalding County, GA

The radar

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 40 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 00:00Z, 1.6 hours before the alert went out and 35 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 2018-07-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1261 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°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 2018-07-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 46 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1261 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1543 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.7

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Atlanta, GA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Jul 22, 8:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 22, 8:26 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
826 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

.UPDATE...
Convection continues over portion of north Georgia, associated
with upper trough. As precip sinks southward into the area, storms
remain supported by outflows and boundaries, but are on the whole
on a weakening trend. Will continue to update pops and weather as
applicable for latest radar trends. Have made minor adjustments to
hourly temperatures and dew points, as well as PoPs through the
overnight and morning periods to account for latest model
solutions.

31

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /Issued 243 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018/

SHORT TERM /Tonight through Monday Night/...

A weak short wave rotating around the upper low to the north was
bringing showers and isolated thunderstorms to north GA this
afternoon. This area of precip will shift southward toward ATL/AHN
by 00Z, however the showers will dissipate by late this evening
except for the extreme north. Scattered tstorms across central
Georgia will shift southward as well, dissipating toward sunset.

Models in good agreement in bringing the upper low and associated
cold pool aloft over Georgia by Monday. This will bring an extensive
cloud shield to the CWA Monday and Monday Night. This will also
destabilize the atmosphere bringing numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms to the forecast area. The thunderstorms will likely be
confined to the afternoon and evening hours. Due to the cloud
shield, max temps on Monday will be a few degrees below normal.

17

LONG TERM /Tuesday through Sunday/...

A deep and nearly cut-off upper level trough will influence our
weather for the middle of the week until stronger westerlies,
digging down ahead of upstream trough, absorb and push it off the
east coast. As a result, POPs will be highest Tues/Wed before dryer
air trys to work in and limit convection back to more typical
isolated-widely scattered afternoon/evening activity. Temps will be
several degrees below normal Tues/Wed due to clouds and showers
associated with the upr trough. By the end of the week as this
feature moves away, temps should rebound back to near normal levels
for late July. No major changes with the extended forecast.

DJN.83

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z Update...
Storms still impacting the area, and continue to expect convection
to dissipate into tonight. Expect to see MVFR cigs over north and
portions of western GA, but for now, they look to stay away from
the TAF sites. Have included FEW020 after 09z, but continue to
show BKN low VFR through the morning hours. Although showers are
expected to be off and on through the afternoon and evening, could
see some thunderstorms impact the sites. Winds will shift
northward through the morning, eventually veering NE after 18z for
most locations. Speeds should be 7kt or less through the day.

//ATL Confidence...00Z Update...
Medium on cigs for 09-14z.
Medium on timing of wind shift.
High on all other elements.

31

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Athens          68  85  69  85 /  60  70  60  50
Atlanta         70  84  71  85 /  50  70  60  60
Blairsville     62  79  64  79 /  60  70  70  60
Cartersville    67  84  68  85 /  60  70  60  60
Columbus        72  87  72  88 /  20  60  60  50
Gainesville     67  83  69  83 /  60  70  60  50
Macon           70  88  71  88 /  30  60  60  60
Rome            68  84  68  86 /  60  70  60  60
Peachtree City  69  85  69  86 /  40  70  60  50
Vidalia         72  89  72  89 /  40  50  50  60

&&

.FFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NONE.
&&

SHORT TERM...31
LONG TERM....DJN.83
AVIATION...31
Hazardous weather outlook, Jul 22, 2:50 PM EDT, 6 hours 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...Updated
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
250 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

GAZ001>009-011>016-019>025-027-030>039-041>062-066>076-078>086-
089>098-102>113-231000-
Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns-
Chattooga-Gordon-Pickens-Dawson-Lumpkin-White-Floyd-Bartow-
Cherokee-Forsyth-Hall-Banks-Jackson-Madison-Polk-Paulding-Cobb-
North Fulton-Gwinnett-Barrow-Clarke-Oconee-Oglethorpe-Wilkes-
Haralson-Carroll-Douglas-South Fulton-DeKalb-Rockdale-Walton-
Newton-Morgan-Greene-Taliaferro-Heard-Coweta-Fayette-Clayton-
Spalding-Henry-Butts-Jasper-Putnam-Hancock-Warren-Troup-
Meriwether-Pike-Upson-Lamar-Monroe-Jones-Baldwin-Washington-
Glascock-Jefferson-Harris-Talbot-Taylor-Crawford-Bibb-Twiggs-
Wilkinson-Johnson-Emanuel-Muscogee-Chattahoochee-Marion-Schley-
Macon-Peach-Houston-Bleckley-Laurens-Treutlen-Stewart-Webster-
Sumter-Dooly-Crisp-Pulaski-Wilcox-Dodge-Telfair-Wheeler-
Montgomery-Toombs-
250 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and
Central Georgia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon through Tonight...

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across
north and central Georgia through early this evening. Main threats
will be small hail, locally heavy rain, brief gusty winds to 35 mph
and cloud to ground lightning. Isolated strong to severe storms are
possible but widespread severe weather is not anticipated through
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday...

Scattered to numerous thunderstorms can be expected Monday
through Saturday. A few storms could be strong to severe on any
day with the main hazards being strong gusty winds, frequent
lightning and minor flooding from heavy rainfall.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected through tonight.

DJN

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 22, 7:07 PM EDT, 2 hours 26 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
707 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

GAZ080-091-092-222345-
Schley GA-Taylor GA-Marion GA-
707 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHWESTERN SCHLEY...
SOUTHWESTERN TAYLOR AND NORTHEASTERN MARION COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM
EDT...

At 707 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Mauk, or 10 miles
northeast of Buena Vista...moving east at 10 mph.

  HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind...frequent cloud to ground lightning
           and heavy rain.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
           street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Rupert, Charing and Mauk.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

LAT...LON 3240 8449 3253 8452 3256 8434 3246 8425
      3234 8431
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 281DEG 10KT 3246 8444

WIND...40MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 7:20 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
720 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

GAZ024-025-027-222345-
Madison GA-Banks GA-Jackson GA-
720 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN
BANKS AND NORTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES UNTIL 745 PM EDT...

At 720 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was near Commerce...moving
southeast at 15 mph.

  HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind...pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
           ground lightning.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Commerce, Danielsville, Nicholson, Ila, Pocataligo, Diamond Hill and
Neese.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

LAT...LON 3430 8337 3426 8334 3424 8334 3426 8330
      3425 8329 3424 8324 3425 8320 3424 8317
      3426 8314 3407 8315 3405 8329 3419 8352
      3430 8341
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 294DEG 11KT 3419 8338

HAIL...0.25IN
WIND...40MPH
Local storm report, Jul 22, 7:38 PM EDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PEACHTREE CITY GA
738 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0627 PM     TSTM WND DMG     CORDELE                 31.96N  83.78W
07/22/2018                   CRISP              GA   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL IN CORDELE, GA.

&&

EVENT NUMBER FFC1800727

JKING
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 7:40 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
740 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

GAZ025-027-036>038-230015-
Madison GA-Jackson GA-Oglethorpe GA-Clarke GA-Oconee GA-
740 PM EDT SUN JUL 22 2018

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN MADISON...
SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON...NORTHWESTERN OGLETHORPE...CLARKE AND
NORTHEASTERN OCONEE COUNTIES UNTIL 815 PM EDT...

At 740 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Westgate Park, or near
Athens...moving southeast at 20 mph.

  HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind...pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
           ground lightning.

  IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
           light...unsecured objects.

Some locations in the path of this storm include
Watkinsville, Lexington, Athens, Winterville, Bogart, Crawford,
Colbert, Arnoldsville, Hull, Athens-Clarke County, Whitehall,
Westgate Park, James Holland Youth Sports Cmpx, Bear Creek Reservoir,
Smithonia, Beechwood Hills, Sandy Creek Recreation Area, Oconee
Heights, Barnett Shoals and Barretts Mill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder...you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

LAT...LON 3386 8307 3381 8335 3395 8357 3396 8355
      3397 8354 3398 8354 3408 8343 3406 8326
      3401 8311
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 294DEG 18KT 3398 8346

HAIL...0.25IN
WIND...40MPH
Special weather statement, Jul 22, 9:10 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 9:10 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCPike, Spalding35 min
Jul 22, 9:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCButts, Jasper37 min
Jul 22, 10:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Jones23 min
Jul 22, 11:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBaldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Jones29 min
Jul 22, 11:13 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCBibb, Jones, Twiggs32 min
Jul 22, 11:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHancock36 min
Jul 22, 11:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley30 min
Jul 22, 11:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCHouston, Macon, Peach34 min
Jul 23, 12:04 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCWashington, Wilkinson26 min
Jul 23, 12:17 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDooly, Macon, Sumter28 min
Jul 23, 12:33 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCJohnson27 min
Jul 23, 12:38 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCBleckley, Houston, Pulaski22 min
Jul 23, 12:48 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDooly27 min
Jul 23, 1:06 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCCrisp, Dooly, Sumter24 min
Jul 23, 1:19 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCDodge, Pulaski, Wilcox26 min
Jul 23, 1:30 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningFFCDodge, Pulaski, Wilcox30 min
Jul 23, 4:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementFFCMadison30 min

Nearby

Special Weather Statements in Georgia, 2018Every special weather statement in 2018

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.