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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 28, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 15, 20185 counties in Georgia

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 15, 2018, 10:03 AM EDT for 5 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 42 min. 3 reports 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 15, 2018, 10:03 AM EDT (14:03 UTC)
Expired: Apr 15, 2018, 10:45 AM EDT
In force: 42 min
Issued by: NWS Tallahassee, FL
Area: Storm-based polygon
Hail: 0.75 in
Wind: 60.0 mph

Counties Ben Hill County, GA, Berrien County, GA, Irwin County, GA, Tift County, GA, Turner County, GA

The radar

The Moody AFB radar (KVAX), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:04 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.

What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Apr 15, 10:03 AM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	1 Ne Tift Airport, GA	STOP LIGHT BLOWN OFF LINE ON 319 ON THE EAST SIDE OF TIFTON.
Apr 15, 10:10 AM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	3 Nne Vanceville, GA	TREE DOWN ON FERRY LAKE ROAD.
Apr 15, 10:25 AM EDT	TSTM WND DMG	Fitzgerald, GA	TREE DOWN BLOCKING A ROAD IN BEN HILL COUNTY.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 0 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 12:00Z, 2.1 hours before the alert went out and 169 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 442 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -36 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 768 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 355 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 382 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 1.1
Supercell composite: 5.2

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The text

As transmitted.

578 
WUUS52 KTAE 151403
SVRTAE
GAC017-019-155-277-287-151445-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SV.W.0028.180415T1403Z-180415T1445Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1003 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Irwin County in south central Georgia...
  Northwestern Berrien County in south central Georgia...
  Eastern Turner County in south central Georgia...
  Tift County in south central Georgia...
  Ben Hill County in south central Georgia...

* Until 1045 AM EDT.

* At 1003 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Unionville,
  or near Tifton, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Fitzgerald, Tifton, Ocilla, Enigma, Alapaha, Mystic, Unionville,
  Phillipsburg, Sycamore, Rebecca, Eldorado, Gladys, Osierfield,
  Harding, Waterloo, Pinetta, Inaha, Ashton, Irwinville and
  Irwinville Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3166 8300 3166 8301 3164 8301 3161 8306
      3155 8306 3148 8311 3146 8315 3140 8314
      3138 8312 3133 8343 3135 8344 3133 8346
      3133 8351 3165 8366 3185 8349 3185 8318
      3181 8313 3182 8311 3178 8303 3178 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1403Z 221DEG 52KT 3145 8343 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

11-NGUYEN

1 follow-up statement

449 
WWUS52 KTAE 151420
SVSTAE

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1020 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

GAC277-287-151430-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SV.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180415T1445Z/
Turner GA-Tift GA-
1020 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN TURNER AND TIFT
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 3166 8300 3166 8301 3164 8301 3161 8306
      3155 8306 3148 8311 3146 8315 3140 8314
      3138 8312 3135 8328 3173 8338 3185 8318
      3181 8313 3182 8311 3178 8303 3178 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1420Z 221DEG 52KT 3164 8324 

$$

GAC017-019-155-151445-
/O.CON.KTAE.SV.W.0028.000000T0000Z-180415T1445Z/
Irwin GA-Berrien GA-Ben Hill GA-
1020 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM EDT
FOR IRWIN...NORTH CENTRAL BERRIEN AND BEN HILL COUNTIES...

At 1020 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ocilla, moving
northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Alapaha, Mystic, Lulaville, Gladys, Osierfield,
Fitzgerald Municipal A/P, Wray, Red Bluff, Ashton and Queensland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3166 8300 3166 8301 3164 8301 3161 8306
      3155 8306 3148 8311 3146 8315 3140 8314
      3138 8312 3135 8328 3173 8338 3185 8318
      3181 8313 3182 8311 3178 8303 3178 8300
TIME...MOT...LOC 1420Z 221DEG 52KT 3164 8324 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

11-NGUYEN

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Tallahassee, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 15, 9:22 AM EDT, 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 15, 9:22 AM EDT, 41 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
922 AM EDT Sun Apr 15 2018

...SEVERE WEATHER THREAT CONTINUES

.NEAR TERM [Through Today]...

Squall line continues to march steadily eastward across our
eastern zones. The primary threat will continue to be damaging
straight line winds and we have received several reports of
damage. However, a couple of tornadoes will be possible in and
even behind this line. The severe threat should be east of the
area by midday or shortly thereafter. Post-frontal clouds and
showers will linger into the afternoon before clearing occurs from
southwest to northeast.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION [654 AM EDT]...

.SHORT TERM [Tonight Through Tuesday]...

Cold front will be east of the area as the short term begins.
Supporting trough will lift northeast leaving behind rising
heights with an upstream ridge over the southern Plains and
surface high pressure moving across the northern Gulf. The
atmospheric column dries out to under 0.50 inches which will lead
to dry conditions this period. Much cooler temperatures will
continue into Monday with highs in the upper 60s to around 70
degrees. As high pressure moves in, a warmup in anticipated
Tuesday with highs in the mid 70s.

.LONG TERM [Tuesday Night Through Sunday]...

High pressure will slide east into the Atlantic with the approach
of a weak cold front Thursday. Models do indicate a little more
moisture compared to 24 hours ago so introduced a slight chance
for a shower or two along the front. High pressure will quickly
build in for Friday but will be short lived with the approach of a
much stronger system. Increasing clouds expected Saturday with the
main system on approach for Sunday/Sunday night. Some timing
differences between the models but each do show a latter half of
the weekend storm system, increasing confidence for showers and
thunderstorms ahead of the next work week.

.AVIATION [Through 12Z Monday]...

A line of strong thunderstorms is moving through the region.
Mostly MVFR CIGs are expected this morning. Winds are strong today
with 25 to 30 mph gusts possible. VFR conditions will return late
this morning in western locations and this afternoon at VLD.

.MARINE...

Winds have increased ahead of a cold front which will move
through the coastal waters today. Strong to severe thunderstorms
are also possible ahead of the front. Small craft advisories are
in effect through Monday afternoon, at which time wind speeds
should slowly decrease. More favorable marine conditions are
expected beginning Tuesday.

.FIRE WEATHER...

Drier air will be in place this week after a cold front moves
through today. Minimum RH values are expected to remain above the
critical threshold for red flag conditions. High dispersion values
over 75 are possible this afternoon. A wetting rain is expected
today at all locations.

.HYDROLOGY...

One to two inches of rain, with isolated higher amounts, is
expected as the squall line moves through today. Based on these
values, a river point or two could reach action stage, however
river flooding isn't expected. Some ponding of water in low lying
areas could occur, but widespread flooding is not expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is requested. Spotters should safely report
significant weather conditions and/or damage by calling the office or
tweeting us @NWSTallahassee.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...

Tallahassee   71  43  69  45  76 / 100   0   0   0   0
Panama City   68  49  69  52  73 /  90   0   0   0   0
Dothan        68  41  66  44  76 / 100   0   0   0   0
Albany        70  43  65  44  75 / 100   0   0   0   0
Valdosta      72  44  65  44  74 / 100   0   0   0   0
Cross City    75  46  66  45  74 / 100   0   0   0   0
Apalachicola  71  48  68  49  72 / 100   0   0   0   0

&&

.TAE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk through late tonight for Coastal Bay-
     Coastal Franklin-Coastal Gulf-South Walton.

     High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday for Coastal
     Bay-South Walton.

     High Surf Advisory until 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday for
     Coastal Gulf.

GA...None.
AL...None.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 2 PM EDT Monday for Apalachee Bay or
     Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River FL
     out to 20 Nm-Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to
     Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm-Coastal waters from Suwannee
     River to Keaton Beach FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters from
     Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM-Coastal waters
     from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20
     NM-Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to
     60 NM-Waters from Apalachicola to Mexico Beach FL from 20
     to 60 NM-Waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County
     Line FL from 20 to 60 NM.

&&

NEAR TERM...Wool
SHORT TERM...Scholl
LONG TERM...Scholl
AVIATION...McD
MARINE...Scholl
FIRE WEATHER...McD
HYDROLOGY...Barry

In the hours before

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:08 AM EDT, 55 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
908 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0758 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NE NETTLE RIDGE       30.49N 85.02W
04/15/2018                   CALHOUN            FL   911 CALL CENTER

            TREE DOWN ON PARISH LAKE ROAD.

&&

JLF

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:12 AM EDT, 51 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
912 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0855 AM     TSTM WND GST     DECATUR CO A/P          30.97N 84.64W
04/15/2018  M54 MPH          DECATUR            GA   ASOS

            REPORTED AT KBGE.

&&

DH

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:39 AM EDT, 24 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
939 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0846 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 ESE HANOVER           30.93N 84.64W
04/15/2018                   DECATUR            GA   UTILITY COMPANY

            TREES AND POWER LINES ACROSS THE COUNTY.

&&

JLF

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:41 AM EDT, 22 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
941 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0926 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NNW EBB               30.38N 83.66W
04/15/2018                   MADISON            FL   AMATEUR RADIO

            TWO TREES DOWN ON THE 8000 BLOCK OF HWY 221.

&&

JLF

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:48 AM EDT, 15 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
948 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0908 AM     TSTM WND DMG     LAMONT                  30.38N 83.81W
04/15/2018                   JEFFERSON          FL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            DOWNED TREE IN THE ROADWAY.

&&

JLF

Local storm report, Apr 15, 9:50 AM EDT, 13 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TALLAHASSEE FL
950 AM EDT SUN APR 15 2018

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

0858 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 NNE BAUM              30.52N 84.08W
04/15/2018                   LEON               FL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            TREE BLOCKING THE ROADWAY.

&&

JLF

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 15, 8:16 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Decatur, Grady, Thomas	44 min
Apr 15, 8:28 AM EDT	Tornado Warning	TAE	Baker, Decatur, Miller, Seminole	32 min
Apr 15, 8:48 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Brooks, Colquitt, Grady, Thomas	27 min
Apr 15, 8:55 AM EDT	Tornado Warning	TAE	Baker, Decatur, Miller, Mitchell	35 min
Apr 15, 9:11 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Brooks, Colquitt, Thomas	49 min
Apr 15, 9:37 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes	38 min
Apr 15, 10:11 AM EDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	TAE	Berrien, Cook, Lanier, Lowndes	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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.