Alert archive / Georgia / Tornado Warnings in 2019
Tornado Warning 5, NWS Atlanta, GA
NWS Atlanta, GA issued this tornado warning at Mar 3, 2019, 1:24 PM EST for Harris County, Muscogee County, Talbot County, Georgia. It was in force for 34 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2019, 1:24 PM EST (18:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 3, 2019, 1:58 PM EST
- In force
- 34 min
- Issued by
- NWS Atlanta, GA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Harris County, GA, Muscogee County, GA, Talbot County, GA
The radar
The Atlanta radar (KFFC), 80 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 12:24 PM EST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Peachtre/Fal Fld, GA (KFFC), launched 12:00Z, 6.4 hours before the alert went out and 83 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 636 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 46 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 123 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 154 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
996
WFUS52 KFFC 031824
TORFFC
GAC145-215-263-031915-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0005.190303T1824Z-190303T1915Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
124 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Muscogee County in west central Georgia...
Southwestern Talbot County in west central Georgia...
Southeastern Harris County in west central Georgia...
* Until 215 PM EST.
* At 124 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Green Island Hills, or near Phenix City, moving
northeast at 40 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...
Columbus, Talbotton, Waverly Hall, Geneva, Bibb City, Upatoi,
Ellerslie, Edgewood, Flat Rock, Highland Park, Laurel Hills, Green
Island Hills, Cataula, Columbus Metropolitan Airport, Baughville,
Rose Hill, Olive Branch, Kenwood, Midland and Avondale.
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 3285 8467 3284 8467 3259 8449 3245 8500
3252 8500 3257 8505
TIME...MOT...LOC 1824Z 239DEG 34KT 3253 8500
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN
$$2 follow-up statements
194
WWUS52 KFFC 031846
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
146 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
GAC215-031856-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T1915Z/
Muscogee GA-
146 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MUSCOGEE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EST for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3284 8468 3284 8467 3266 8455 3259 8478
3260 8486 3264 8490
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 239DEG 34KT 3264 8479
$$
GAC145-263-031915-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T1915Z/
Talbot GA-Harris GA-
146 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM EST FOR WEST
CENTRAL TALBOT AND SOUTHEASTERN HARRIS COUNTIES...
At 146 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ellerslie, or 9 miles southeast of Hamilton, 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...
Waverly Hall, Ellerslie, Baughville, Olive Branch and Cataula.
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 3284 8468 3284 8467 3266 8455 3259 8478
3260 8486 3264 8490
TIME...MOT...LOC 1846Z 239DEG 34KT 3264 8479
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...<.75IN
$$825
WWUS52 KFFC 031858
SVSFFC
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
158 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
GAC145-263-031908-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0005.000000T0000Z-190303T1915Z/
Talbot GA-Harris GA-
158 PM EST SUN MAR 3 2019
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL TALBOT AND SOUTHEASTERN
HARRIS COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EST for west central
Georgia.
LAT...LON 3284 8468 3284 8467 3266 8455 3259 8478
3260 8486 3264 8490
TIME...MOT...LOC 1856Z 239DEG 34KT 3270 8467
$$The office that day
Everything else NWS Atlanta, GA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 1:14 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Muscogee | 46 min |
| Mar 3, 1:18 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Barrow, Clarke, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Hall and 4 more | 42 min |
| Mar 3, 1:21 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee, Talbot | 24 min |
| Mar 3, 1:58 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 47 min |
| Mar 3, 2:14 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Treutlen | 46 min |
| Mar 3, 2:33 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Stewart, Webster | 27 min |
| Mar 3, 2:34 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Sumter | 41 min |
| Mar 3, 2:38 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Laurens, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen, Wheeler | 52 min |
| Mar 3, 2:40 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Emanuel | 50 min |
| Mar 3, 2:41 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Sumter | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 2:51 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crawford, Taylor | 24 min |
| Mar 3, 2:52 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson | 38 min |
| Mar 3, 2:56 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Monroe, Upson | 49 min |
| Mar 3, 3:07 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wilcox | 38 min |
| Mar 3, 3:11 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Peach, Twiggs | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 3:13 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Emanuel, Jefferson | 32 min |
| Mar 3, 3:13 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Macon, Schley, Sumter, Webster | 30 min |
| Mar 3, 3:18 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Pulaski, Wilcox | 27 min |
| Mar 3, 3:19 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 26 min |
| Mar 3, 3:37 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Dooly, Houston, Macon, Pulaski, Sumter | 38 min |
| Mar 3, 3:41 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Chattahoochee, Marion, Muscogee, Talbot | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 3:41 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Harris, Talbot | 34 min |
| Mar 3, 3:42 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Bibb, Houston, Twiggs, Wilkinson | 48 min |
| Mar 3, 3:46 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Putnam | 29 min |
| Mar 3, 3:49 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Telfair, Wheeler | 26 min |
| Mar 3, 3:52 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Dodge, Laurens, Pulaski, Wilcox | 23 min |
| Mar 3, 4:04 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Montgomery, Telfair, Wheeler | 41 min |
| Mar 3, 4:05 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Crawford, Monroe, Talbot, Taylor, Upson | 25 min |
| Mar 3, 4:07 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Harris, Muscogee | 9 min |
| Mar 3, 4:08 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Macon, Marion, Schley, Taylor | 37 min |
| Mar 3, 4:14 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Johnson, Washington, Wilkinson | 46 min |
| Mar 3, 4:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Meriwether | 26 min |
| Mar 3, 4:19 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Wilcox | 41 min |
| Mar 3, 4:28 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Harris, Meriwether, Pike, Talbot, Upson | 32 min |
| Mar 3, 4:35 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Montgomery, Toombs | 40 min |
| Mar 3, 4:39 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Bleckley, Houston, Macon, Peach, Twiggs | 51 min |
| Mar 3, 4:52 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Jefferson, Washington | 23 min |
| Mar 3, 4:55 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Stewart | 35 min |
| Mar 3, 4:57 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Lamar, Monroe, Upson | 48 min |
| Mar 3, 5:00 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Macon, Schley | 30 min |
| Mar 3, 5:04 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Macon, Schley, Sumter | 26 min |
| Mar 3, 5:06 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Dodge, Telfair, Wheeler, Wilcox | 17 min |
| Mar 3, 5:16 PM EST | Tornado Warning | FFC | Stewart, Webster | 29 min |
| Mar 3, 5:19 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Twiggs | 41 min |
| Mar 3, 5:28 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Wilcox | 32 min |
| Mar 3, 5:31 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Forsyth, Fulton | 30 hr |
| Mar 3, 5:31 PM EST | River Flood Warning | FFC | Gwinnett | 3 hr |
| Mar 3, 5:32 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Jones | 43 min |
| Mar 3, 5:42 PM EST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | FFC | Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Schley, Sumter, Webster | 48 min |
| Mar 3, 5:58 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Telfair | 47 min |
| Mar 3, 6:01 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Baldwin, Glascock, Hancock, Jones, Warren, Washington | 44 min |
| Mar 3, 6:33 PM EST | Special Weather Statement | FFC | Crisp, Dodge, Wilcox | 42 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.