Tornado Warning 3, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Feb 21, 2019, 6:39 PM EST (23:39 UTC)

Expired

Feb 21, 2019, 6:56 PM EST

In force

17 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

County Meriwether County, GA

The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 212339
TORFFC
GAC199-220030-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0003.190221T2339Z-190222T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
639 PM EST THU FEB 21 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Meriwether County in west central Georgia...

* Until 730 PM EST.
    
* At 638 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Durand, moving northeast at 20 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...
  Woodbury, Warm Springs, Durand, Harris City, Raleigh and Imlac. 

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 3308 8465 3304 8454 3301 8454 3298 8452
      3297 8453 3295 8452 3292 8453 3291 8453
      3291 8451 3290 8454 3287 8477 3291 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2338Z 234DEG 19KT 3290 8476 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

588 
WWUS52 KFFC 212356
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
656 PM EST THU FEB 21 2019

GAC199-220006-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190222T0030Z/
Meriwether GA-
656 PM EST THU FEB 21 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN MERIWETHER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds and 
heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement 
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service 
Peachtree City.

LAT...LON 3308 8465 3304 8454 3301 8454 3298 8452
      3297 8453 3295 8452 3292 8453 3291 8453
      3291 8451 3290 8454 3287 8477 3291 8480
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 234DEG 19KT 3296 8467 

$$

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