Tornado Warning 34, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Apr 14, 2019, 2:16 PM EDT (18:16 UTC)

Expired

Apr 14, 2019, 2:45 PM EDT

In force

29 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

Counties Dodge County, GA, Telfair County, GA, Wilcox County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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868 
WFUS52 KFFC 141816
TORFFC
GAC091-271-315-141845-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0034.190414T1816Z-190414T1845Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
216 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  South central Dodge County in central Georgia...
  Southwestern Telfair County in central Georgia...
  Southeastern Wilcox County in central Georgia...

* Until 245 PM EDT.
    
* At 216 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Queensland, or near Fitzgerald, moving northeast
  at 45 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...
  Milan, Rhine, Temperance, Browning and Five Points. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

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 3182 8313 3182 8315 3183 8315 3185 8318
      3185 8321 3184 8321 3185 8336 3212 8316
      3199 8292 3181 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 220DEG 37KT 3180 8329 

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

$$

835 
WWUS52 KFFC 141835
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
235 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

GAC315-141844-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190414T1845Z/
Wilcox GA-
235 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WILCOX COUNTY 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 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.

LAT...LON 3189 8320 3190 8320 3191 8322 3193 8322
      3193 8323 3194 8323 3194 8324 3212 8316
      3199 8292 3187 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 220DEG 37KT 3193 8316 

$$

GAC091-271-141845-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-190414T1845Z/
Dodge GA-Telfair GA-
235 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL DODGE AND WEST CENTRAL TELFAIR COUNTIES...
    
At 234 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Temperance, or 9 miles southeast of Abbeville,
moving northeast at 45 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...
Milan, Rhine, Temperance and Five Points. 

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 a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.

&&

LAT...LON 3189 8320 3190 8320 3191 8322 3193 8322
      3193 8323 3194 8323 3194 8324 3212 8316
      3199 8292 3187 8317
TIME...MOT...LOC 1834Z 220DEG 37KT 3193 8316 

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

$$

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