Tornado Warning 10, NWS Atlanta, GA

Issued

Feb 6, 2020, 12:45 PM EST (17:45 UTC)

Expired

Feb 6, 2020, 1:15 PM EST

In force

30 min

Issued by

NWS Atlanta, GA

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.75 in

Counties Greene County, GA, Morgan County, GA, Oglethorpe County, GA, Taliaferro County, GA, Wilkes County, GA

The Robins AFB radar (KJGX), 106 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:45 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS52 KFFC 061745
TORFFC
GAC133-211-221-265-317-061815-
/O.NEW.KFFC.TO.W.0010.200206T1745Z-200206T1815Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1245 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Morgan County in north central Georgia...
  Central Greene County in east central Georgia...
  Northwestern Taliaferro County in east central Georgia...
  Southwestern Wilkes County in east central Georgia...
  South central Oglethorpe County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 115 PM EST.
    
* At 1245 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Swords, or 7 miles southwest of
  Greensboro, moving northeast at 60 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...
  Greensboro, Union Point, Woodville, Rayle, Buckhead, Daniel
  Springs, Parks Mill, Carey, Swords, Penfield, Lyneville, Philomath
  and Carters 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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

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 3363 8285 3349 8327 3348 8328 3347 8336
      3354 8340 3383 8297 3377 8282
TIME...MOT...LOC 1745Z 237DEG 53KT 3353 8329 

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

$$

567 
WWUS52 KFFC 061802
SVSFFC

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
102 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

GAC211-061812-
/O.CAN.KFFC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200206T1815Z/
Morgan GA-
102 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN 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 northeastern
and east central Georgia.

LAT...LON 3351 8320 3357 8319 3363 8317 3369 8318
      3383 8297 3377 8282 3363 8285
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 237DEG 53KT 3367 8304 

$$

GAC133-221-265-317-061815-
/O.CON.KFFC.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200206T1815Z/
Greene GA-Taliaferro GA-Wilkes GA-Oglethorpe GA-
102 PM EST Thu Feb 6 2020

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM EST FOR
NORTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHWESTERN TALIAFERRO...SOUTHWESTERN WILKES
AND SOUTH CENTRAL OGLETHORPE COUNTIES...
    
At 102 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Daniel Springs, or 10 miles northeast of Greensboro,
moving northeast at 60 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...
Greensboro, Union Point, Woodville, Rayle, Lyneville, Philomath,
Carters Grove, Daniel Springs and Robinson.

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3351 8320 3357 8319 3363 8317 3369 8318
      3383 8297 3377 8282 3363 8285
TIME...MOT...LOC 1802Z 237DEG 53KT 3367 8304 

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

$$

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