Tornado Warning 47, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Apr 19, 2019, 11:24 AM EDT (15:24 UTC)

Expired

Apr 19, 2019, 11:46 AM EDT

In force

22 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Laurens County, GA, Wheeler County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 68 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 191524
TORFFC
GAC175-309-191600-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0047.190419T1524Z-190419T1600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1124 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Laurens County in central Georgia...
  Northwestern Wheeler County in central Georgia...

* Until noon EDT.
    
* At 1124 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Cedar Grove, or 8 miles northwest of
  Alamo, moving northeast at 55 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...
  Lowery and Cedar Grove. 

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 3222 8302 3242 8279 3235 8273 3233 8275
      3233 8274 3231 8273 3231 8271 3230 8271
      3230 8268 3227 8266 3218 8288 3219 8287
      3220 8289 3216 8295
TIME...MOT...LOC 1524Z 219DEG 50KT 3223 8290 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN

$$

855 
WWUS52 KFFC 191546
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1146 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

GAC175-309-191556-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0047.000000T0000Z-190419T1600Z/
Laurens GA-Wheeler GA-
1146 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAURENS AND NORTHWESTERN
WHEELER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for central and
east central Georgia.

LAT...LON 3222 8302 3242 8279 3235 8273 3233 8275
      3233 8274 3231 8273 3231 8271 3230 8271
      3230 8268 3227 8266 3218 8288 3219 8287
      3220 8289 3216 8295
TIME...MOT...LOC 1544Z 219DEG 50KT 3247 8267 

$$

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