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Tornado Warning 35, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Apr 14, 2019, 2:29 PM EDT for 5 counties in Georgia. It was in force for 17 min. 2 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 14, 2019, 2:29 PM EDT (18:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2019, 2:46 PM EDT
- In force
- 17 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Bleckley County, GA, Dodge County, GA, Laurens County, GA, Pulaski County, GA, Wilcox County, GA
The radar
The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 53 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:32 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2:30 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Dubois, GA | POWERLINES DOWN ON FRIENDSHIP UMC RD NEAR INTERSECTION WITH HARDY RD. |
| Apr 14, 2:45 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Sw Dubois, GA | DAMAGE TO A ROOF AT THE 1500 BLOCK OF FRIENDSHIP UMC ROAD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 12:54 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 171 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 413 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -28 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 712 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 390 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 373 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 1.1
- Supercell composite
- 4.4
The text
As transmitted.
426
WFUS52 KFFC 141829
TORFFC
GAC023-091-175-235-315-141900-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0035.190414T1829Z-190414T1900Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
229 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Laurens County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Dodge County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Pulaski County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Wilcox County in central Georgia...
Southeastern Bleckley County in central Georgia...
* Until 300 PM EDT.
* At 227 PM EDT, two severe thunderstorms capable of producing a
tornado were located over Dubois, or 8 miles south of Cochran, and
near Ceder Creek, moving northeast at 40 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...
Eastman, Chester, Dexter, Cadwell, Pineview, Rentz, Dubois,
Gresston, Plainfield, Empire, Yonkers, Cedar Creek, Roddy, Pope
City, Baileys Park, Rowland, Ocmulgee Banks, Finleyson, Goldsboro
and Rebie.
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 3198 8346 3206 8356 3256 8318 3240 8293
TIME...MOT...LOC 1827Z 220DEG 36KT 3227 8331
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$2 follow-up statements
879
WWUS52 KFFC 141839
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
239 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
GAC315-141848-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190414T1900Z/
Wilcox GA-
239 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN WILCOX COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3211 8336 3211 8335 3213 8336 3213 8340
3216 8345 3256 8318 3241 8295 3210 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 217DEG 41KT 3219 8335
$$
GAC023-091-175-235-141900-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190414T1900Z/
Laurens GA-Dodge GA-Pulaski GA-Bleckley GA-
239 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL LAURENS...NORTHWESTERN DODGE...SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI AND
SOUTHEASTERN BLECKLEY COUNTIES...
At 238 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ocmulgee Banks, or 9 miles southeast of
Hawkinsville, 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...
Chester, Dexter, Cadwell, Rentz, Dubois, Gresston, Empire, Yonkers,
Roddy, Rowland, Ocmulgee Banks, Goldsboro and Rebie.
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 3211 8336 3211 8335 3213 8336 3213 8340
3216 8345 3256 8318 3241 8295 3210 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 1838Z 217DEG 41KT 3219 8335
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$100
WWUS52 KFFC 141846
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
246 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
GAC023-091-175-235-141854-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0035.000000T0000Z-190414T1900Z/
Laurens GA-Dodge GA-Pulaski GA-Bleckley GA-
246 PM EDT Sun Apr 14 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL LAURENS...NORTHWESTERN
DODGE...SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI AND SOUTHEASTERN BLECKLEY COUNTIES IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central
Georgia.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Peachtree City.
LAT...LON 3211 8336 3211 8335 3213 8336 3213 8340
3216 8345 3256 8318 3241 8295 3210 8335
TIME...MOT...LOC 1842Z 220DEG 36KT 3224 8330
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 7:33 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dade | 42 min |
| Apr 14, 7:49 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattooga, Dade, Walker | 41 min |
| Apr 14, 7:58 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattooga, Floyd | 47 min |
| Apr 14, 8:30 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Catoosa, Walker, Whitfield | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 8:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Whitfield | 32 min |
| Apr 14, 9:20 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Heard, Troup | 25 min |
| Apr 14, 9:42 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Muscogee | 48 min |
| Apr 14, 9:44 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Haralson, Polk | 17 min |
| Apr 14, 10:12 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Heard, Troup | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 10:26 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Paulding | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 10:30 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Harris, Meriwether, Muscogee, Talbot | 45 min |
| Apr 14, 10:45 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Forsyth | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 10:57 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Talbot, Upson | 48 min |
| Apr 14, 11:09 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Coweta, Heard, Troup | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 11:11 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Towns, Union | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 11:17 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Lamar, Pike, Talbot, Upson | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 11:32 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Fulton | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 11:40 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Lamar, Pike, Spalding | 35 min |
| Apr 14, 11:53 AM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Butts, Henry, Spalding | 14 min |
| Apr 14, 11:58 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Dawson, DeKalb, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton and 1 more | 32 min |
| Apr 14, 12:06 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Newton, Rockdale, Walton | 24 min |
| Apr 14, 12:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Barrow, Gwinnett, Jackson, Newton, Oconee, Rockdale and 1 more | 42 min |
| Apr 14, 12:21 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Twiggs | 24 min |
| Apr 14, 12:26 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crawford, Taylor | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 12:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Forsyth | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 12:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dawson, Lumpkin, Towns, Union | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 12:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, DeKalb | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 12:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Jones, Twiggs, Wilkinson | 47 min |
| Apr 14, 12:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Sumter | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 12:54 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Banks, Jackson | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 12:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lumpkin, Towns, White | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 12:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dooly | 16 min |
| Apr 14, 1:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 1:04 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Lumpkin, White | 26 min |
| Apr 14, 1:10 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Houston, Pulaski, Twiggs, Wilcox | 50 min |
| Apr 14, 1:19 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Barrow, Hall, Jackson | 26 min |
| Apr 14, 1:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Hancock | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 1:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Banks, Jackson | 32 min |
| Apr 14, 1:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Warren | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 1:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Bleckley, Pulaski | 31 min |
| Apr 14, 2:09 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wilcox | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 2:16 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wilcox | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 2:41 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens, Telfair, Wheeler | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 3:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Laurens | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 3:18 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Laurens | 27 min |
| Apr 14, 3:20 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 25 min |
| Apr 14, 3:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilcox | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 3:35 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 25 min |
| Apr 14, 3:42 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 3:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Dodge | 31 min |
| Apr 14, 3:52 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Laurens, Telfair, Wheeler | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 3:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jefferson | 16 min |
| Apr 14, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 4:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel | 12 min |
| Apr 14, 4:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 26 min |
| Apr 14, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Pickens | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 10 min |
| Apr 14, 5:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 13 min |
| Apr 14, 5:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Dawson, Forsyth, Lumpkin, Towns, Union and 1 more | 44 min |
| Apr 14, 5:33 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Toombs | 27 min |
| Apr 14, 5:56 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Douglas, Fulton | 34 min |
| Apr 14, 6:13 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lumpkin, Towns, White | 32 min |
| Apr 14, 6:14 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cherokee, Dawson | 31 min |
| Apr 14, 6:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | FFC | Dawson, Lumpkin | 6 hr |
| Apr 14, 6:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Cobb, Douglas, Fulton | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 6:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | White | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 6:48 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Union | 27 min |
| Apr 14, 6:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Clayton, Fayette | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 6:57 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Gwinnett | 33 min |
| Apr 14, 7:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | DeKalb, Gwinnett | 23 min |
| Apr 14, 7:24 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Barrow, Jackson | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 7:31 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Clayton, DeKalb, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett | 18 min |
| Apr 14, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Butts | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 7:59 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Jackson | 31 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.