Tornado Warning 23, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Mar 3, 2019, 4:08 PM EST (21:08 UTC)

Expired

Mar 3, 2019, 4:45 PM EST

In force

37 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

1.0 in

Counties Macon County, GA, Marion County, GA, Schley County, GA, Taylor County, GA

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

413 
WFUS52 KFFC 032108
TORFFC
GAC193-197-249-269-032145-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0023.190303T2108Z-190303T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
408 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Macon County in west central Georgia...
  East central Marion County in west central Georgia...
  Northwestern Schley County in west central Georgia...
  Southern Taylor County in west central Georgia...

* Until 445 PM EST.
    
* At 408 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Tazewell, or 7 miles northeast of Buena Vista,
  moving east at 55 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...
  Marshallville, Reynolds, Ideal, Tazewell, Rupert, Charing, Garden
  Valley, Winchester, Hicks and Potterville.

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.

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 3232 8448 3244 8450 3258 8406 3257 8405
      3256 8405 3255 8402 3254 8401 3252 8400
      3251 8402 3251 8392 3250 8392 3249 8389
      3238 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 2108Z 252DEG 48KT 3239 8443 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

199 
WWUS52 KFFC 032126
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
426 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019

GAC197-249-032135-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190303T2145Z/
Marion GA-Schley GA-
426 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MARION AND NORTHWESTERN
SCHLEY 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 central and
west central Georgia.

LAT...LON 3240 8425 3248 8425 3258 8406 3257 8405
      3256 8405 3255 8402 3254 8401 3252 8400
      3251 8402 3251 8392 3250 8392 3249 8389
      3238 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 254DEG 50KT 3245 8416 

$$

GAC193-269-032145-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0023.000000T0000Z-190303T2145Z/
Macon GA-Taylor GA-
426 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EST FOR NORTHERN
MACON AND SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR COUNTIES...
    
At 425 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Garden Valley, or 8 miles southeast of Butler,
moving east at 55 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...
Marshallville, Reynolds, Garden Valley, Winchester, Hicks and
Potterville.

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 3240 8425 3248 8425 3258 8406 3257 8405
      3256 8405 3255 8402 3254 8401 3252 8400
      3251 8402 3251 8392 3250 8392 3249 8389
      3238 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 2125Z 254DEG 50KT 3245 8416 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

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